It is somewhat disappointing that people like Countdown and Beagle are allowed to get away with quite outrageous statements without so much as a hint of apology, other than having their posts deleted.
Regrettably, we saw what they had to say and if it irritates the Mods enough to delete the offending post, it certainly has some effect on mere mortals who are the intended targets.
Bar room chat etc I can take, but I really do find it offensive to be called a monkey. Perhaps a Mod could explain why the post by Countdown was removed and how I, and my colleagues at FR, can expect an apology?