I certainly said nothing about blacks or Irish or ebay shoppers, TIA - and nor would I ever. Sounds pretty ridiculous, huh?

Like I said, this thread has given me a much wider perspective than the one afforded by my own personal experiences. That's the blessing of the internet, and that's why I'm here! I presented my stories, feelings and concerns for precisely that reason - because I knew I needed a wider perspective - NOT to rip anyone apart.

I'm grateful for the chance to do that here, and I'm grateful to you for being honest, informative and gracious while presenting your concerns about what I've said.

I don't see that it really conflicts much with my own perspective, anyway. It just gives a more complete picture. And I hope I'm not wrong about that!

daylia