Irish Central - you should be ashamed of yourselves

I read such a badly written article today. Published by a website called Irish Central, which in itself is misleading, as it's not actually an Irish run website, rather it seems to be written by people that have some sort of connection to an Irish heritage, but apparently no actual understanding of Irish culture or customs. I responded to this incredibly badly written article posted on the site a couple of years ago, creatively titled "Top Ten Things I didn't like about Irishmen in Ireland", and you can read that little treat here.

After reviewing and moderating my first comment, Irish Central kindly published my first response, but decided not to publish my follow up comment. So much for "Freedom of Speech... you're free to speak as long as you agree with the general consensus, but if you have a view outside of that little box, not a hope....very very frustrating! Thankfully, I have another forum to air my opinion - so here it is...the unedited comment that Irish Central declined to publish:

@irishcentral you should be ashamed of publishing such an ignorant, badly written article. We have enough people making derogatory statements about Ireland and taking the piss out of being Irish, without the slightest insight into Irish culture, traditions or politics without giving this ignoramus a forum to air her ill informed views. 

How about an article about how there has been a huge increase in sustainable development in Ireland since the recession, or how tourism is booming, or off the beaten track places to visit in Ireland or perhaps an article on Irish history...not about "the troubles" necessarily, but about the kindness and humanity Irish people throughout the years have shown to other countries and cultures. For all the problems Ireland has had, time and time again with the economy and the mass exodus of young people to other countries in desperate times, Ireland is still the 2nd most charitable country in the world.

http://www.panor­amio.com/photo/69500­548 

You chose to publish this badly written bit of fluff instead. 

I may not have (many) readers at this stage, but that doesn't make my opinion any less valid than the cailin who wrote this ignorant piece of dross