Thanks for the explanation. I agree probably a lot is inadvertent, although when you see some of the most prolific posters do it then that's not the issue. I guess it's inevitable that some people will post the same story / anecdote many times. It's easy to ignore. The trip reports have been...
Agree it shouldn't be offensive - but that's not clear from the OP's post.
But I too think the forum can be robust and not silly about political correctness. And if that's how others interpreted it (just a bit of colour and light) then all good.:)
Not in a thread that's all about offensive behaviour. The behaviour should speak for itself. The use of such "colour and texture" implies being a man, middle-aged and overweight is the cause of offence. Perhaps that is the OP's view?!