Dear Eric,

I personally do not see anything offensive in any of those comments. The word "balls" may be used as offensive in some context but "to have balls" is a common expression meaning to have courage. Similarly, "grow bigger balls" means, "get more courage" or "do not be a coward". "Grow bigger ovaries" was aegis' attempt at lightening up the tone.

All of the above are merely references on the same two themes. When you feel offended, first start from asking yourself why (maybe the post hit the nerve? maybe it said something you didn't want to admit?). Second, if you want to participate in online discussions, prepare yourself to the fact that some people may not agree with you. Playing the offended game and running to mamma is for little children.

I would not post them as separate answers in the thread and I can see how that can be seen as spamming but please try to see this in the context: you have three members getting increasingly intolerant and aggressive, particularly towards aegis (and, to smaller extent, to me), pointing splinters in his eyes but failing to see beams in their own. Understandably, aegis got increasingly frustrated.

I find it a very worrying trend that aggressive and intolerant members should be rewarded by taking their side and punishing the members who are trying to bring some sense to the discussion.

Lastly, my apologies to the TMO members who have no idea what all this is about. You have every right to not know or care and I am sorry that this matter has spilled from one forum to another.

Regards,
Peter