an apparently unmoderated global forum
You're quite right in your observation, the Moderators on here do a pitefully poor job. They let people get away with dropping the "F" bomb without comment, despite the Pprune rules of engagement saying "No swearing, sexually explicit or vulgar language" and they have the hide "We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed". Then again, I guess it is part of the modern day RAAF lexicon to be used at Ladies Dining In Nights, Russell Office meetings with superiors (including the Minister), the dinner table with spouse and kids etc.
Note to Mods re Mods: All tongue very firmly pressed.
I've done my time in the "outback"
A posting to Tindal doesn't qualify. Flying out of Hooker Creek would.
pretty much to be expected based on your other drivel I suppose
Please give an example of such drivel, or an apology. Don't expect you to have the intestinal fortitude to offer either.
it appears you've read more Biggles than I have
Yes, read all of Johns books.