Two things - firstly, this bullshit cannot stand:
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You have been quite clear that you don't believe in Englishness in any non-trivial way so there isn't a great deal for us to discuss. Unless you disagree?
What I was clear about was that I don't believe that English is an ethnicity. So yes, I disagree.
Secondly, I don't know why the original thread was closed down. I have zero problem with threads being closed down - I have no doubt there are reasons - but if you don't say why a thread has been closed, how is anyone to avoid repeating the same mistake? I know it's a horrible job, been there done that, but please say why threads are closed.