Harry Monk:
Well, we have to have some word to describe these charming itinerant folk who thieve our diesel while we sleep, steal cars, flog roses in pubs for “childrens’ charities”, nick lead off roofs, burgle garden sheds, blag entry to old peoples houses to rob them, do dodgy tarmac jobs using Mint Imperials as a substitute for white chippings, and thieve anything that isn’t nailed down but will fit in the back of an untaxed Transit when nobody’s looking.
How about “Gippopotamuses” 
The largest camp in Birmingham is called the “Gippodrome”
My advice to Admins would be to re-instate this fine traditional English word, and if any future complaints are received, to reply as follows.
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are in receipt of your complaint regarding the word ■■■■■ which you consider to be pejorative, and refer you to the reply given in the case of Arkell v. Pressdram
Yours etc.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service:
The fire and subsequent explosion in the scrapyard was so severe, that to our crews, it resembled a Gypsies’ wedding reception"
Quote from the Oxford Mail, April 1st, 2012.
Harry Monk:
Well, we have to have some word to describe these charming itinerant folk who thieve our diesel while we sleep, steal cars, flog roses in pubs for “childrens’ charities”, nick lead off roofs, burgle garden sheds, blag entry to old peoples houses to rob them, do dodgy tarmac jobs using Mint Imperials as a substitute for white chippings, and thieve anything that isn’t nailed down but will fit in the back of an untaxed Transit when nobody’s looking.
How about “Gippopotamuses”
there was a word you could have used to, if some members hadnt used it towards all travellers not just those described above.
as you dont seem able to understand that simple point there is no point in continuing this discussion.
You have had your answer, the issue is closed this thread is locked any more on the same subject will be simply deleted.