Yeah fair enough, I was using the phrase 'smack in the mouth' more as a figure of speech but I take the point.
I have my heart on my sleeve with these sorts of things because I've seen the impact words have on these young guys and their families. Journos and punters throw words out there with no care or concern for their impact and it really grates on me. Like the way people casually suggest Dustin or others are recreational drug users as though it is a joke, which is something that has even happened on here. Not so funny when it's mothers and grandmothers reading it though, especially when it is completely untrue.
So I'm sensitive about it, probably over-sensitive and I let my emotions get the better of me, which I shouldn't of. I whole heartedly apologise and withdraw.
I do reserve the right to call him a *smile* *smile* *smile* *smile* if we ever meet however.