I know we try to ignore TOP, but

[Nick]

it follows those attitudes will be prevalent in here too, no?

I think you will find you are quite wrong there. For a start, most of the hard core Lounge bigots hate me bercause I needle them, so it is unlikely they will come into my parlour here.

Secondly, we have a hard core of very reasonable people on here - sailors or yachtsmen in the old sense rather than 'yachties'. Most of the right wind mouth-foaming maniacs will feel uncomfortable here as they will find little support for their views. They will then either leave or confine their posting to boaty issues.

Thirdly, this is my ball and I will not hesitate to remove it from anyone who consistently posts offensive fascist drivel of any kind. If people want to spout nonsense that sets my teeth (and yours) on edge then that is of course their right - but I am not obliged to provide the platform or the bandwidth. The TAASC is also not averse to active moderation of this kind and keeps a close eye on things.

Hope that makes that clear - now stop moaning about TOP and tell us something interesting Jules . . .

[Arghiro]

Let me get this straight; after years of meeting people who sail that are pleasant & nice, you have rafted up alongside an unpleasant selfish pair - and now you want to paint us all with the same brush?

I'm sorry, but you will meet selfish idiots in all walks of life. sailing is not immune. SWMBO & I have been sailing since the mid-60's & bought our first cruiser in 1981 when the kids were 4 & 8. So you are not alone in being a youngster sailing - enjoy it while you can. Soon enough you will become a grey haired old fool like the rest of us have.

Much of the offensive stuff on TOP is from a small number of individuals, most of us treat it & them with the contempt they deserve. You do yourself a disservice by tarring all with the same brush.

[claymore]

Jooles me old fruitbat - this is what happens when you take drink in the wrong pub.
You ain't going to change what goes on in the Seven Stars so keep to the Nags Head - a much pleasanter bunch altogether and more attuned perhaps to you own thoughts and philosophies.
Look at me at this time on a Monday Morning talking philosophy - its going to be a long week...