One enduring myth.

[ShiningInLuz]

I watched this discussion unfolding last night & decided to refrain from posting in the hope that most of it would have been removed. It hasn't been.
As the Mod who sought to justify his Ghoul Tours, whilst at the same time almost demanding the MCCanns listen to his superior knowledge of how Luz works, expects to retain any respect from others after referring to Madeleine as a pain in the a~~e is beyond me.
I will refrain from commenting any further on this forum until that Mod has his status removed.

It is your decision as to whether you choose to stay and contribute, stay and read only, or leave.

For the record, I saw just two posts reported last night.  One was originally posted by me, and I deliberately chose to let that one be judged by another moderator, as I believe in being subject to the same rules as other commentators.  Whoever modded it decided it was within the rules.

The other was posted by ... sorry, don't remember other than not by me ... I judged it conformed to forum rules and removed it from the moderation queue.

As far as I am aware, no one got warning points last night.  Indeed, I would rank it as a relatively quiet Friday night.

A number of supporters chose to vent their spleen over my summation of Kate's intro to "A Family of Five".  They were within the forum rules, and accordingly, I allowed all such comments to stand.  That is how the forum works.

However a number of supporters, apparently including yourself, appear to think that comments critical of the McCanns are not to be permitted on this forum.  That requirement is not in the forum rules, so it is not one I shall be enforcing.

It is now up to you as to whether you are as good as your word or whether you have a change of heart.

Best wishes, SIL

[Mr Gray]

It is your decision as to whether you choose to stay and contribute, stay and read only, or leave.

For the record, I saw just two posts reported last night.  One was originally posted by me, and I deliberately chose to let that one be judged by another moderator, as I believe in being subject to the same rules as other commentators.  Whoever modded it decided it was within the rules.

The other was posted by ... sorry, don't remember other than not by me ... I judged it conformed to forum rules and removed it from the moderation queue.

As far as I am aware, no one got warning points last night.  Indeed, I would rank it as a relatively quiet Friday night.

A number of supporters chose to vent their spleen over my summation of Kate's intro to "A Family of Five".  They were within the forum rules, and accordingly, I allowed all such comments to stand.  That is how the forum works.

However a number of supporters, apparently including yourself, appear to think that comments critical of the McCanns are not to be permitted on this forum.  That requirement is not in the forum rules, so it is not one I shall be enforcing.

It is now up to you as to whether you are as good as your word or whether you have a change of heart.

Best wishes, SIL

your post was critical of Maddie and is an absolute disgrace

[Alice Purjorick]

2@ Alfie.

'tis thee who appears to be the one having problems with other folk.......&%+((£
I don't need you to tell others which includes me by definition to put others including forum mods on ignore. I prefer to be trifle more upstanding.

[jassi]

your post was critical of Maddie and is an absolute disgrace

You are just way too sensitive, IMO   

[stephen25000]

You are just way too sensitive, IMO   

He does seem to take this very personally.

[ShiningInLuz]

your post was critical of Maddie and is an absolute disgrace

It is post 87.

It gives alternatives, such as Madeleine was simply suffering from colic. That might be critical of the parents, or of Kate's book, but it cannot be construed as being critical of Madeleine.

The list of potential alternatives to colic was an absolute hoot.   

[Mr Gray]

It is post 87.

It gives alternatives, such as Madeleine was simply suffering from colic. That might be critical of the parents, or of Kate's book, but it cannot be construed as being critical of Madeleine.

The list of potential alternatives to colic was an absolute hoot.   

You referred to Maddie as possibly a pain in the a**e
That is a disgrace
You have absolutely no understanding of colic
Gunit does

[slartibartfast]

You referred to Maddie as possibly a pain in the a**e
That is a disgrace
You have absolutely no understanding of colic
Gunit does

Calling someone a pain is a polite way of saying pita.

You seem to be under the impression that it is impossible for a loved child to be a pita and that they can try their parent's patience.

Just more faux outrage carrying on the emotional argument route.

[ShiningInLuz]

You referred to Maddie as possibly a pain in the a**e
That is a disgrace
You have absolutely no understanding of colic
Gunit does

Feel free to repeat your inaccuracy as often as you wish.  But you can't change post 87 here or page 30 of Kate's book.

Titanic plus iceberg.

[Mr Gray]

Calling someone a pain is a polite way of saying pita.

You seem to be under the impression that it is impossible for a loved child to be a pita and that they can try their parent's patience.

Just more faux outrage carrying on the emotional argument route.

calling maddie a pain in the a**e is a disgrace....if you want to support it thats reveals your true colours too

[slartibartfast]

calling maddie a pain in the a**e is a disgrace....if you want to support it thats reveals your true colours too

You appear to be struggling with this, a pita is in the eye of the beholder. We can only give our opinion based on what we have been told, no first hand knowledge.

[Mr Gray]

Feel free to repeat your inaccuracy as often as you wish.  But you can't change post 87 here or page 30 of Kate's book.

Titanic plus iceberg.

Colic is far from simple
Your description of it only shows your ignorance of the condition

[Alfie]

And I thought a pita was something one split open and filled with hoummous or taramasalata.  Anyway, this thread is so fkin' off topic we may as well be discussing flat breads and Mediterranean dips.

[Erngath]

You appear to be struggling with this, a pita is in the eye of the beholder. We can only give our opinion based on what we have been told, no first hand knowledge.

A crying distressed baby should never be called a pain in the a##e.
Whether by a beholder of the distress or not.

[faithlilly]

A crying distressed baby should never be called a pain in the a##e.
Whether by a beholder of the distress or not.

And three children under four should never be left alone in a strange apartment. I wonder what you think is the greater crime?