“A Laughable Story”

[Brietta]

What would be a good word to describe a man who deliberately puts faked pictures of the German's chief suspect in into the media to muddy the waters and in an attempt to derail the German investigation?   I think "evil" sums it up perfectly.

Having taken pains to ensure that the prime suspect's identity was revealed in the public domain while the police were still working on the investigation into him and whether or not he was implicated in Madeleine's abduction.

If that wasn't an attempt to wrong foot an up until then confidential investigation, what was it?

[Mr Gray]

At this moment in time they have the last word on the subject. Amaral is free to express his opinion until (and if) something changes.

and online critics are free to express theirs..

[The General]

and online critics are free to express theirs..

...but it depends on to whom the opinion is directed, it seems.

[G-Unit]

Yes they are comparable IMO, your language is withering in its contempt, just because you avoid pithier epithets doesn't mean the net result isn't the same.

In any case don't you pride yourself in being quite objective?  Do you think the way you describe the McCanns and their actions is objective?

Well I don't see them as comparable. The first set are mild, not all aimed at the McCanns and mostly true, although the over sensitive or those with an axe to grind may take offence. The second set are unmistakably nasty, personal and insulting.

[Mr Gray]

Well I don't see them as comparable. The first set are mild, not all aimed at the McCanns and mostly true, although the over sensitive or those with an axe to grind may take offence. The second set are unmistakably nasty, personal and insulting.

All your opinion... Other ts may feel a policeman whos job it is to uphold the law condones the brutal torture of a suspect can't complain about the names he's called

[G-Unit]

All your opinion... Other ts may feel a policeman whos job it is to uphold the law condones the brutal torture of a suspect can't complain about the names he's called

You seem to be saying that in your opinion nastiness is allowable if, also in your opinion, the target deserves it. On the other hand it's not allowable if, in your opinion, the target doesn't deserve it.

I, however, don't condone being nasty, personal and insulting to anyone, whatever one's opinion of them is.

[Mr Gray]

You seem to be saying that in your opinion nastiness is allowable if, also in your opinion, the target deserves it. On the other hand it's not allowable if, in your opinion, the target doesn't deserve it.

I, however, don't condone being nasty, personal and insulting to anyone, whatever one's opinion of them is.

Nastiness is allowable... Don't you realise that simple fact

[Venturi Swirl]

Well I don't see them as comparable. The first set are mild, not all aimed at the McCanns and mostly true, although the over sensitive or those with an axe to grind may take offence. The second set are unmistakably nasty, personal and insulting.

Mostly true?? No    IMO.

[G-Unit]

Nastiness is allowable... Don't you realise that simple fact

Why, if it's allowable, is there so much wailing and knashing of teeth from those who support the McCanns when (in their opinions) someone is nasty towards them?

[Robittybob1]

Why, if it's allowable, is there so much wailing and knashing of teeth from those who support the McCanns when (in their opinions) someone is nasty towards them?

Maybe that too is freedom of speech.

[G-Unit]

Maybe that too is freedom of speech.

In which case it should be available to all.

[Venturi Swirl]

Why, if it's allowable, is there so much wailing and knashing of teeth from those who support the McCanns when (in their opinions) someone is nasty towards them?

You are allowed to be nasty and people are allowed to find you nasty and to say so, or should be anyway, imo. 

[G-Unit]

You are allowed to be nasty and people are allowed to find you nasty and to say so, or should be anyway, imo.

See the rules of the forum;

Abuse will not be tolerated. Break the rules expect a ban!

[Venturi Swirl]

See the rules of the forum;

Abuse will not be tolerated. Break the rules expect a ban!

I said you were allowed to be nasty and for others to find you nasty and say so.  I didn’t say anything about abuse.  Wonderfulspam posted a particularly nasty comment which you have allowed to stand.  I am allowed to say it’s nasty am I not? 

[Robittybob1]

In which case it should be available to all.

That depends on who is giving the freedom.