Skipy, you are a member. You just have to go to 'Quick Links', select 'login', click the 'go' button. Then, you have to remember your password. Assuming you want to log in.

As to someone being 'shut down', I don't think it was me. I doubt it was skipy or leadfingers or the vast majority of members and guests who post here. I don't have a clue what happened, but I'd guess it was one or two obnoxious people, or a misunderstanding without much attempt to resolve it. Add in the possibility that the answer to her question appeared after she walked out. Let's face it - we're all part of the group she thinks is 'elitist' simply by virtue of being here, and not one of us can make another behave.