I would be interested in your view on that.
I know that Musket is clever and funny, and I enjoy reading the banter between the two of you, but his vicious, bullying intimidation is a separate issue.

Thanks for asking. It is in your favour that you did ask rather than assume there is some sort of collusion between members as others do.

I don't find it intimidating. Abuse? Yes, but obvious and generic. Calling someone the type of names mentioned are the equivalent of A-Team violence. It looks like the real stuff but everyone gets up and walks away. I have been called all the same and worse and it has never put me off. Maybe it is me being thick skinned but it all washes over me or I give back as good as I get. The only time I felt there was real abuse towards me was when someone began to poke fun at a genuine aural disability my wife has. I trust the moderation team to know the difference between invective and real hurtful bullying.

I also think it is all getting rather silly. I know you have some good points to make, as does Jim, as does Musket, as does Steve. I have communicated with all of you both privately and publicly and know that you are all reasonable and reasoning people. I have argued against each one as well. I know I am not right on everything but I do hope that I have a balanced opinion on most things. In fact, I have got shouted at, not that that matters, for not coming down in favour of one of you on occasions. How about everyone just states their opinion, once, provides one counter argument for or against the opinions of others and then calls it a day? I have been as guilty as most of going on and on (and on and on and on). We all like the sounds of our own voices but let's give it a rest for a while, eh?

Cheers

DtG