As this is my thread, I feel I should respond.

Had you read the thread, I made it clear from the outset that I would do all in my power to avoid moving and explained what I was doing so others could do the same. I have done that successfully. I believe my son and I are unique in that. It took some work.

As you said on another thread that you have followed the HOL for some time, you will know that I am a poster in good standing. It was a foolish thing to do accusing me of lying, as well as a deeply unpleasant thing. I always react to such accusations.

Turning to your following message:

''I've received several private messages commending my posts, one asking if I have a twitter account as they feel I'll be chased out soon by the 'clique' and want to follow my opinions. I've also received some nasty private messages which I'm big enough to ignore and not report. Sticks and stones and all that.

It's a shame that a small minority attempt to shut down debate and freedom of opinion by throwing insults and demeaning posts because they don't agree. Having followed this site as a non member for years it was the driving force to join: a different voice to challenge the status quo.''

As an avid reader of the HOL you will know that on multiple occasions I have argued that the site isn't welcoming enough to new people, especially those that aren't keyboard warriors. In your case, however, you were hoisted by your own petard. You came on here being negative and agressive yet have no history. You neither understood the people to whom you were being bombastic, nor do you have brownie points in the bag so people give you the benefit of the doubt.

I do not believe there is a clique on the HOL, it's a real mixture. Perhaps I am wrong. If there is a clique I sure as hell am not a part of it.

I have never known anyone to get 'run out of town'. A few people have created situations where they innevitably and predictably received red cards.

Finally, it is clear you are erudite and in fact it appears you have now toned down your posts. I would rather not lose any poster but if you make accusations against me again, by gum you will get both barrels.

Edited by Mapletree (09 Jan 2019 9.10am)

what does both barrels of a keyboard look like? OO perhaps.

For what it’s worth, I’m 28 and have been a season ticket holder at the back of block d in the lower holmesdale for 20/21 years.

I was at the Grimsby game and hated being next to the singing section, will be thinking long and hard about whether I want to renew for next season now

For what it’s worth, I’m 28 and have been a season ticket holder at the back of block d in the lower holmesdale for 20/21 years.

I was at the Grimsby game and hated being next to the singing section, will be thinking long and hard about whether I want to renew for next season now

Give it a rest please