[Kursk]

I seem to be a victim of circumstances of my own making.

My initial comment was made in passing with no intent or agenda and, if I'm honest, with very little thought. I have not discussed or read anything Facebook trolls might be saying about the Yes Campaign or the SNP (I don't use Facebook or Twitter) but I can understand how my comment might have appeared (coincidentally) associated with that line of criticism.

In truth, the issue is not one I feel any passion whatsoever about except to repeat that I prefer the Union; the intention was simply to enjoy chewing the fat with the regulars here on a subject that doesn't much motivate me, and on which I was quite happy to be shot down.

It just goes to show that without body language and face to face contact, communication is fraught with traps.