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> On Sun, 5 Sep 2010 18:21:55 +1000, "Oatis Willy PIO"
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>> So, 'Poms' are stupid Peter?

> ^^^^^
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> Sorry, Charlie - you missed the boat. It's no insult if you use a
> word we're not familiar with.


Can you clarify your point a little please? Especially the "we're" bit?
I'm not entirely understanding your point, because:

- I replied directly to the poster who used the term 'Pom' - and clearly my
reply was directed at the same poster. Presumably, since THEY used the term,
is it not reasonable to assume that they ALSO understand it's meaning and
hence my reply to same?

- 'Pom' is also an old and very well known dergotaory term for the British
in some countries. I'm not from any of those countries and yet I have heard
the term many times before.

- Which again leads to the big question: where do you or your insular
world-view fit into any of this?

No, I am not expecting a straight or honest answer.
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