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To Webmaster
5 Jul 2009

Thankyou, again. That particular image is irrelevant to the article, in any event. Don

Swine Flu
5 Jul 2009

I do understand the problem you have with each other. Other pairs of forum users sre much the same. There is a temptation to feel that you are somehow showing weakness if you don't respond to an aggressive post but I think it is self-perpetuating and potentially endless. There are posters who think that, if they make the final post, they have somehow won the argument. I don't believe that, I don't ...

4 Jul 2009

I know about the taxi firms only what I have read here. I observe that your posts irritate User4549 as much as his irritate you. Both of you are well able to post in a less confrontational way if you choose so I assume that you both enjoy it. I would like to say that I do not see myself as having allies or foes. It would be fair to say that, on recent topics, I disagree with you and with Roy ...

To Webmaster
4 Jul 2009

Thankyou for replying so quickly. There is no problem at all with the article. However, it is accompanied by a photograph of Romany caravans that has a designation that includes "Pikeys", a word not normally used other than in a derogatory way. The article mentions the thieves travelling into the area. I believe that the photo has been deliberately posted so that readers will draw the ...

4 Jul 2009

Could you please explain to users of the forum why the news item "Police Warn About Travelling Vehicle Crime Gang" has a photograph at the bottom of the page showing caravans and designated Pikeys-25925.jpg?

Whereas many speed cameras appear to me to be placed somewhat arbitrarily and seem intended primarily to raise revenue, those in Chideock definitely fall into the road safety category. In that capacity, their important role is in persuading drivers to slow down on downhill sections of the busy road through the village. Don

Churchill Avenue
4 Jul 2009

Shopaholic, This part of South Devon is an area of very low crime and is very friendly. Everyone's viewpoint is determined by their own experience (obviously). Different posters have different perceptions; yours may be different again. There really can be no substitute for coming and having a look yourself. All that I can add is that I have friends who live around there and I have never felt ...

Swine Flu
4 Jul 2009

Roy, That is something we will always agree on. Don

DEBATE????
2 Jul 2009

Please, FEL-699, No matter how disguised, part of your post is not appropriate for this forum. Don

... this has been a bizarre thread. Don (Apparently 59)

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