Hello DM, just read your reply now (posted just before I left for the weekend). Very you? Well, very much the 'Dulwichmum' character certainly, a creation no doubt informed by your personal observation (obviously including the school gate bitchery!). I wouldn't know how much of the creator goes into the character. My point was that while many on the EDF enjoy and willingly engage with DM, the whole Crocs thread was different- you actively sought out a couple of forumites in a hitherto light-hearted thread (one in particular) and made a point of being particularly rude to them- 'spoiling for a joust' as you called it. Not everyone creates an online persona, or is familiar with yours, so your remarks made 'in character' could easily cause offense. That said, it seems your opponent on the thread is now giving as good as she gets and seems to be enjoying herself! Anyway, lets not fall out- I shall be leaving a little something on the bar in the Quiet room as a goodwill gesture!