Oh and I didn't do that (I would have almost certainly focused differently for one thing, and probably lit it better too), and it doesn't look like the sort of image that would be the default - what with a photo of a ring having nothing to do with bees or forums.
I think Xen's outburst is more at the alarming alacrity and prejudice you've displayed for a Big Issue seller who happens to be on the large side, not to mention the accusations of prostitution and subtle hints of playing the immigration game. Assuming circumstances based on appearances is a wholly unwholesome thing and unfortunately all too easy to do and should banished to the wilds as soon as is feasible.
Our local Big Issue seller has some gold teeth. I assume he's a pirate and have made him a nice hat out of a sheet of paper to complete the illusion.
To be fair though, there are an unreasonable number of panhandlers from E Europe and they tend to be more common to the points of entry. Plus zen never goes outside, so what the fuck does he know?
bastard by name