Yeah but how do you explain the snide sniping comments made at newbies?

Elementary Dear Watson, and it does not take much working out.

I can't

except maybe they're not really newbies


or they've been sent by their mates to duff you up

Hmmm, Rather than looking at number of snipes received to number of posts made, I think it might be interesting to look at the number of snipes made to nº of posts made.

Some people seem to have a natural proclivity for getting at others.

Take Me Out ... yes dire. Format definitely first seen (by me, anyway!) on Spanish tv. Probably Eligeme, not sure.... only ever saw bits of it between dropping 7yo at Spanish lessons....
as you were

Well thats for the Mods to decide, but as you know Lynn most newbies don't get a chance on here, the place is famous for it, in fact its got a bit of a reputation at the expense of new blood and to the benefit of a couple of other expat sites which is a pity because this used to be a great place... hell you cant even give advice on here anymore because it just turns into a pissing contest.

well I still like it here, even when I get sniped at by a newbie

Thats because it feels like a comfy old sofa, you know you should get rid of it, you know its full of parasites and filth but every time you sit down you feel so comfortable that you just cant bare to be without it.

you're talking about yourself again

That was the first post you made in reply to one of mine - it was on the 'Who needs Religion' thread.

So - explain then!

Why don't you go back and read what you wrote.... it was a stupid thing to say and was treated as such, but you carry on dragging everything from the past into EVERY single thread.

matty - use the ignore button

What... and miss out on the fun?

You know thats not my style.....

I know - I keep trying to use it - but I can't bear to miss anything

Thats our problem, we are just too nosey!