JtS,

You are absolutely priceless:

"Teribus you ignorant slut! Thank you! I am enjoying this game of "point-counterpoint" with you. It's not often one encounters such an accommodating straight man."

As for accommodating straight men - how about this

"As for your idiotic claims of "Libel". I welcome you to bring suit. For one who is so pompous, you do not seem to be familiar with some of the subtleties of the English language."

"BTW when you go to see your barrister or solicitor, please show him the following. It is the Webster's dictionary definition of "bastard". You may be interested IN THE THIRD MEANING. It is my supposition that Carol could not have chosen a more apt word.

Yours Truly
Rob Dale (CaroC's proud husband)

Main Entry: bas·tard
Pronunciation: 'bas-t&rd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old Frisian bost marriage, Old English bindan to bind
Date: 14th century
1 : an illegitimate child
2 : something that is spurious, irregular, inferior, or of questionable origin
3 a : an offensive or disagreeable person -- used as a generalized term of abuse"

Now were I to go to a solicitor - no doubt he himself would look up the definition in Websters dictionary as that is source referenced by yourself. He would then re-read the words written by Carol in her post, which were:

"You, Sir, are a bastard of THE FIRST ORDER."

Now, given that its your definition, and her choice of words - you don't have to be all that subtle to distinguish the difference. But just in case you can't get your brain round it - what was detailed as being the FIRST definition of the word?