General Discussion
Amosite, I did not intend it as a hoax, rather as a stimulus to thought. Don
The BBC has decided not to broadcast an appeal on behalf of victims of the recent volcanic eruption which has left thousands dead and injured and tens of thousands homeless in South Devon. A spokesman for BBC Radio Devon said, “The BBC must retain its impartiality. Many people believe that volcanoes are acts of God and that we should not interfere with His will by helping the victims. Others ...
Welcome back, Viaduct Don
Cassandra, Agreed. However, as the swans do not live in the enclosure, I do not see why they should be at risk as the headlines suggest. Equally, it would be very disappointing to lose the enclosure or any of the waterfowl which are such an asset both to residents and visitors. Don
I am away from home and have little to do but sit on my thin arse (6 ft 1 in and 11 st) and make pointless posts and laugh at myself for making them. My apologies for boring you (all?) Don
Things may not be as simple re libel/slander as you think: http://www.out-law.com/page-9330 However, as neither of you is likely to be using your real name it is hard to see how it would be possible for anyone to identify you from your user names. However, were a profile attached to the name and from which you could be recognised: ...
Roy, Thanks. The post expresses your views very clearly. I didn't understand wibble. I also wondered why CCTV was introduced to the topic. Don
The news item (see News) suggests that the "pond" in question is the one in the waterfowl encloure, i.e. not the brook. As the swans are on the brook, not in the enclosure, I cannot see why they may be threatened. From the cited Telegraph article: "The Environment Agency spokesman said: "It is not beyond the realms of possibility that the wildfowl are contributing, although they are not totally ...
On the basis that he wants to provoke a reaction, I think the best approach is to ignore him. With luck, when he grows up he will start to make useful contributions.
It would be good to live long enough for a day to come when the most serious pollution in the sea is from a small number of black swans and other assorted waterfowl. Until then, if something can be done at reasonable cost then all well and good. Otherwise, please let us live with it and continue to enjoy one of Dawlish's best features.
