As Iran releases its latest images of 15 captured British navy personnel - playing chess, all smiles, looking as if they are thoroughly enjoying themselves - one of them has been deluged by messages from well-wishers on the Bebo social networking site.
When he is released, Arthur Batchelor, a 20-year-old Royal Navy sailor and the youngest captive among the group, will have a lot of catching up to do on his Bebo home page. Mr Batchelor, who lists Eminem and Dr Dre among his musical likes, will surely be delighted that so many of his correspondents are attractive young women, such as Kirsty, who writes:
"I Hope You Get Home Safe And Sound ... My Thoughts Go Out To You And Your Family ... This Must Be A Terrible Time For You All ... I Wish For Your Safe Return ..xx"
But among the messages of sympathy comes a rather uncharitable note from Dean Does Dallas, who writes: "Iran has a right to keep imperialists out of its waters."
