I dunno, some of their punishments don't sound too bad.
There was a woman recently who was ordered to get stoned as penance for her crimes.

Alt: Another three day week for me, then off to the Isle of Wight on Friday.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 28 Aug 2012, 8:35, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

Is the festival on this weekend, or are you just going to visit?
If the latter, prepare yourself for massive disappointment. Aside from Osborne House it's a fuckin' dump.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 28 Aug 2012, 8:37, Reply)

Just a visit.
I'm not expecting to see any sights - just arsing around on a beach with the kids.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 28 Aug 2012, 8:42, Reply)

'Blackgang Chine' in particular is dreadful.
There are no black gangs, nor indeed Chinese people there.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 28 Aug 2012, 8:44, Reply)

this.
I went all tooled up for a bit of blood, and nothing.
( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Tue 28 Aug 2012, 9:58, Reply)