That's a bit harsh.I agree with the sentiment of the original post that B3ta's not really the place to be mawkish, though it's hardly 'Princess-Diana-outpourings' when people post here who did actually know her.
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monkeon schmonkeon,
Mon 17 May 2010, 16:21,
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... which isn't to say thatthere probably aren't a few people joining in who do fit your description.
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Mon 17 May 2010, 16:23,
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I'm sure everyone who posted in that thread was touched by the news in some waybut I'd like the general British plegmatism to get a grip on the "there must be silence!" crowd.
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Grrrmachine the indifference engine,
Mon 17 May 2010, 16:26,
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