I find it ironic that some of those who are quick to censure others who, like me, drop the occasional expletive into a post, and to claim that to use that language displays a lack of breeding, intelligence, or education, are perfectly happy themselves to post in appallingly offensive, racist terms about black politicians, Travellers, Irish citizens etc., yet seem not to consider what message that gives out about themselves.

And I was very surprised, and not a little saddened, to discover recently that those who are prepared to challenge others who post in racist terms here are regarded by at least some of the moderators as 'bastards'.