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Richard wrote:
I agree that self-glorification is tiresome to read and often arrogant.

So stop doing it, then.

However you directly criticised my personality and I think I am justified in
defending myself, even if that includes claims that my lower average speed
is likely to reduce my risk of being involved in an injury accident.

Oh, OK then, don't.

Perhaps I should start criticising you personally and see how long it takes
you to start defending yourself in a way which then comes across as
arrogant.

I think after fifteen years of Usenet I'm a big boy and might be able to
cope.

ian