DMcG ~ Thanks for the implied, if somewhat backhanded, compliment.

My response was to those who were complaining of the media obsession being unavoidable. It was, I think, posted before the absurdities of the transport interference [and - the other aspect to which I have already expressed objection - the copyright absurdities re use of the Rings & the name Olympic, &c] became public.

But I take your overall point; & will accept that The Games are, as it has now become clear, having a more deleterious effect on a number of everyday goings-on than they ought.

I still hope that their overall effect will prove to have been more beneficial than otherwise.

~M~