Personally, I make no distinction between people posting on this forum. If people (of whatever gender ... and all the other categories that I couldn't care less about) can't take a bit of gentle banter, then it's a sad day indeed for this forum.
Hear Hear Geoff - howabout people just try and be civil eh! Doesnt cost nowt - doesnt apply to any gender and gains far more respect all round I believe! However there's a difference between gentle banter and the deliberate comment made to offend, deride or undermine another person for effect, or fanning of ego by the poster. It's called trolling in some circles and is all too common on forums - it means that a forum earns a bad reputation and loses its credibility as a place for professionals to share expertise and best practice!
On another note - ta for the suggestions guys - yeah health and safety is a real pain agreed, but I for one am prepared at least to make an effort to meet the requirements halfway!
