There is no clear criterion here. Blacking is a complex issue isn't always unacceptable per se.

Exactly, Tom. By the same token it is not always unacceptable either. Each case should rest on it's merits and it seems that here the merits of this case were not considered before minds were closed.

Having said that, Les's post about the team does put the situation in perspective. The team are happy about the situation. So is the school. Yet another case of the press making the news rather than reporting it maybe?

Cheers

DeG