Pasta la vista, Baby.

[Rhiannon]

Putting my mod hat on, I will point out that one of the things we do act on is any direct questioning of a poster's mental state.

Removing it and replacing it on my capacious imaginary hatstand, the use of such terms can move from mild so extreme. I think that 'oddballs' can simply be read as not the norm, rather than anything else so I read Vlad as unjustified in the comparison on that occasion. But I don't see the comparison he made as being a crass one as a general point.

Pretty much agree.

[Steve H]

I take exception to that highly unpleasant comment, my adopted son has Down's Syndrome, a nicer person you couldn't wish to meet. You have overstepped the mark this time.

Vlad didn't suggest otherwise. He was criticising those who would make fun of Down's people.

[Roses]

Vlad didn't suggest otherwise. He was criticising those who would make fun of Down's people.

I apologise to Vlad if I read his post wrongly. I don't find his communications easy to follow.

[Gordon]

Vlad didn't suggest otherwise. He was criticising those who would make fun of Down's people.

I think I too owe Vlad an apology, since I clearly misinterpreted what he was saying - so sorry, Vlad.