Lads, I have to step in here because I feel compelled to alter your perceptions of Topolo’s post.
I worked with him for many years, and during that time I met some truly beautiful people.
Beautiful, kind and caring people of the calibre of Pumpyhead (curse him), T-Rexbian, Rufus Parsons, Cobracab, Seifer… basically - from the list - you can SEE the type of beautiful, educated and thoughtful people I reference.
Topolo fits in that group like a glove. He is one of the most polite, gentle, thoughtful and beautiful people that I have ever had the honour to meet.
Did his post seem to have “tone”…? Maybe.
BUT - Topolo is NOT a native English speaker AND he is very, VERY passionate about the (wonderful) work which he does.
I have found that passion is OFTEN confused with “anger” or abruptness, and writing in one’s second language does not help with tonal qualities. He is not a rude man. If you feel so, you have misjudged.
I will always be in awe of the people I mention in that list, and Topolo soars high within that pantheon.
Gorny.
P.S. Also - he is French. And French people are very rude.
JOKE JOKE…!!