Initial comment by theleveller which prompted this sideline -

Taking Jim Carroll's argument, we should ban all amateur productions such as school plays and concerts, amateur dramatic societies, village pantos, carol singers etc. because they may not come up to his exacting standards.

Later on, by same leveller -

but I deeply resent being called dishonest

Maybe, just maybe, theleveller if the initial comment was true then you may not have been called dishonest? But it was not and if you would care to check it out I think you will find that no-one has ever suggested banning anything.

As to whether this thread should end - I think there may be some interest still being generated. No one is forcing anyone to read it or contribute:-)

Cheers

DeG