I have tried, both in this forum and elsewhere. Clearly I've failed.

Actually, I don't think you can. This is the conclusion of the EH inspector's report:
"Forest Hill Baths is of interest as a surviving example of an 1880s covered public bath complex, which retains its pools and some other features. They also make a positive contribution to the streetscape... However, their architectural interest is limited in comparison to contemporary listed baths... It is not of sufficient special architectural interest in a national context (my bold) to fulfil the criteria for listing."

There are several references scattered throughout the report to the pools' positive contribution to the streetscape, and their interest, both social and architectural. It was only when considered in a national context that they didn't warrant listing.

In four hours today we approached over seventy people as they came away from the Council's exhibition. Forty eight were happy to sign the petition. Others took a leaflet and said they would sign online. Only three opposed the petition and supported total demolition of the pools. It is not that the "Anti-lobby" is more vocal, merely more numerous.

That is what we all want. Do look more closely at the wording of the petition, and the reference to "the pools frontage block".