".... if all the Irish People who use and comment on the forum are a true reflection of the general population then I think the source of my opinion is well proven."

... and what if they're not?

As far as nit-picking is concerned...., was it not an appalling speller in the first place who picked the nits of someone for spelling a word wrong?

The pot calling the kettle black, I would suggest.
I merely drew his/her attention to the fact....

Don't be a pain in the arse.

No worries, diesel.

B.