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rational · Originally posted by rogue

Originally posted by rogue

It's definitely Graeme- he's a very erudite and good humoured chap, and more down to earth than this thread with its vitriolic protestations may suggest- however someone's touched a nerve I think.

There are folks on here who we might not always agree with, however in truth we'd probably share a very pleasant jar or two if the opportunity ever presented itself.  That's because of one simple truth- the very thing that brings us here, binds us- the love of sailing.  This fundamental similarity, so often overlooked, is far more powerful than any very minor differences that manifest themselves as a 'webspat' or argument.

This is why it's a shame that Atrocity, whoever you are, you didn't understand that after interacting on here, it would have been the totally normal thing to do to introduce yourself to the man, shake his hand and wish him luck before he launched- even if you'd couched it as 'break a leg old chap'.

It's not a lack of courtesy, it's understanding and perhaps we should all remember we are all far more alike than we are different.

+ 1   well put, as allways, james.

in my very limited direct contact with graeme, i also have found him a good guy.

but he has created a persona,( on purpose )on the forum, thats means he comes across as a know it all a***hole.
so its a little rich that he has come over a little hurt because some people are saying nasty things about his boat.
after all it not as if he ever says nasty things about other peoples boats! 