[MEG33]

I didn't mean to offend.Apologies.

[Vindibudd]

Saying something has already been posted doesn't change the fact that this post has been made, but rather suggests that the poster is somehow ignorant for reposting the item. If you at least post a link to the article then it gives a frame of reference. Regards.

[Willie Green]

I didn't mean to offend.Apologies.

No need to apologize, MEG.
Duplicate posts are a pain and should be avoided by using "search" first.
But sometimes they happen anyway, especially with newly breaking news.
And it is no big deal for the Admin Mods to either delete or lock the duplicates.

Nevertheless, I think Vindibudd's "blah, blah" retort was cavalierly disrespectful.
He is the one who should be apologizing.