I was born in Newfoundland, one of the most exploited parts of the Empire and the scene of a completely thorough genocide (the Beothic people) Having grown up as a subject of the Queen, I am proud of much of the accomplishments of the Empire but I am not blind to the costs of that progress.

I do not see "Brit" as an insult myself, I used it as a short form for "resident of Great Britain."

Also my observation about using "Great Britain" rather than UK was more of a fleeting impression rather than a serious manifesto. I don't care much what you call your team. I was just starting a conversation and discussing trivia. Now! Lets talk about what really matters, allegedly homophobic chicken sandwiches!