Posted by Dr. Bob on April 19, 2006, at 20:56:09
In reply to Re: blocked for 2 weeks » Dr. Bob, posted by Damos on April 19, 2006, at 19:15:08
> what was being said was that; "I who am one won't be offended, and I who know more of them than any of you ever will don't know one that would be either."
That by itself would've been fine.
> to suggest that there may be some New Zealander out 'there' somewhere who may be offended is really a bit much
> You are basically telling this person that *you* know better. And that is simply not true.
Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that I knew better the probability that New Zealanders would feel offended. But I didn't think it was zero. And why take the risk?
Bob
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