hello Chris - sorry to hear you feel some recent comments have been inappropriate, and for my part can assure you my words were posted with the most gentle of teasing/humour - if you look at the quantity of smiley's and grins I've posted I think you'd agree that in no way could my words be accused of being serious. None of us can afford to go through life being too sensitive - we'd fall at the first hurdle - and I'm sure most folk would quickly see that the comments you refer to were posted without the slightest intention of sarcasm.
It would be a sad day indeed if we had to remove from the GMB all humour/irony/teasing and all those little yellow faces that tell us someone's real sentiment.
It's of benefit to all of us to remain on the side of facts when we can as it helps to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding, and the books we quote from frequently, are usually a good source of accurate information. None of us is that clever to put us beyond reproach, and if you see any of my words you know to be wrong or inaccurate, then wade in and put me right.
In past years the GMB did include a very few arrogant and rude members - experts in the field of glass no less - who were very quick to show their disapproval and lack of patience with new members, and whose attitude was the cause of the departure of several friendly members. Fortunately, it appears we are now free of members of that disposition, and that's all to the good - although sadly we now don't have the volume of members and there is probably less interest in British glass than say 7 - 10 years ago.
Had you been here some few years back you might have been very justified in complaining - but hope that you won't see either Kevin's or my words as being the cause of genuine unfriendliness.
Hope to see your sugar bowl and creamer, in white, when you have the time.
Topic: Purple malachite slag glass vase with triangular base help please. (Read 2493 times)
