Well thank goodness we've got YOU to provide clarity for the rest of us dunces....not to mention providing the moral high ground for the rest of us to aspire to. As far as "beating a dead horse", I think the punishment should fit the crime, and on a board such as this, what was perpetrated on the membership was as bad as it gets. I can't help but wonder if you'd be as charitable or forgiving if it had been me (or Diki) who had done such a thing.

Ok, here's what I read into Gary's post (remembering that we have a 'history'). 'How dare chas question the song selection process. I'll not only affirm the song choices but drag myself out of my sick bed and post one, thereby proving once again that chas is full of crap' or something to that effect. I never questioned Gary's condition or (impaired) ability to play at his normal level. I've been there and am always within arms reach of nitro pills 24 hrs a day. I sympathize with anyone who has been through the experience. As far as a 'qualified' apology, it's like saying "I'm sorry if I stepped on your toe", implying, of course, that if I didn't step on your toe, I have nothing to be sorry for.

Now that I have explained by reaction to Gary's post (justified or not), I hope this will deter any other sanctimonious hypocrites from jumping into the frey.

chas

BTW, which one are you going to post? I can't wait for that special 'Bill Corfield' touch.

[This message has been edited by cgiles (edited 09-04-2009).]