Dear old f squared or doubled. Thank you for your intelligent and moderate post. I guess my position is simply this, I love Hong Kong, never lived or worked anywhere in one batch longer in my life. I am not blind to the adverse issues here, but I would never discourage anyone else from experiencing the fun that I have here. One can paint any sort of picture one likes about places. For me HK is fine and beats the !!!! out of say Sydney or Vancouver or London etc. I don't know where you live (or care) but again it's a beautiful evening, me and my partner - boy or girl - none of your concern - are enjoying a red wine with the view and some good music. So goodnight luvvy --- get a life.