But Mook, I suspect that a great many more than 50% of the people posting are NOT Finns, nor are they particularly privy to the way Finns think and express themselves to reflect how they mentally view things.
If I remember correctly, this all grew out of a dispute between an American ("on") and a Swedish-speaking Finn ("in"). The one sees the place as an island, the other sees it as a residential district and "a part of Helsinki", as I do. And I think Penelope does, too. I am not about to say whom is right, but would venture to suggest that the Finn's view of the place is at least justified. Possession being nine-tenths of the law, and all.
Expecting (or NOT, more like) ex-pats - many of whom have not been here very long - to see things through the eyes of Finns is what this board is all about. It's odd, but this thread could serve as a perfect microcosm of the entire message board. Some get it, some don't. Vive la difference! (shrug)