moderators should moderate.. I think that is the general view.

So far I think the comment of mike has only drawn attention...

Perahps the various posters should just check what they are posting.. could we have an icon or code for "tongue in cheek" or " joking" or similar?

That way the moderators would have an easier job, coping with fewer distressed posters, and WE..the posters would actually be able to carry on discussing things instead of being upset when they are locked....

just a thought....