on 6/2/2008 10:20 PM Maxwell said the following:
"Ernest Scribbler" wrote in message
news
"Martin" wrote
what we really need to know is how can we stop these
Post on topic and ignore the nonsense. Simple as that.


And be careful when replying, to delete all the cross posted groups in the
header, except the group you wish to address.

Which explains why you crossposted your reply to uk.rec.sailing and
alt.sailing.asa, no doubt...