No evidence to back claim by BBC critic

It wasn't Mr Shepherd's 'management' style that drove me out of his group, but his dictatorial style did contribute. There was nothing like democracy - all contributions flowed through Mr Shepherd's inbox & were vetted by him. No one knew what others were saying or their overall views, only his filter of their versions. A blog was suggested, which might have provided some vestige of openness - rejected by Shepherd.

If he has an admission from the BBC regarding an apology to the government - fine. I'll withdraw my previous comment when I see the proof. It is noteworthy that no evidence to support the accusation against a BBC journalist attempting to suppress the complaint was provided in his letter.

Mr Shepherd knows full well why I withdrew from his '300' as I made my opposition clear: to turning the complaint into an effort to smear the BBC journalist concerned.

A vendetta? One letter in 9 or so months. This is pure misuse of the word just as the word 'facts' is misused. I have carried out no personal vendetta against anyone, but will respond to half truths, distortion, innuendo and personal attacks against me & what I write.

Ken Malcolm

Bangkok