I've been coming and going around here for a number of years and I rarely get involved in personality debates ... until today.

I don't know the man, don't communicate with him and I don't know whether he's blond or brindle. What I do know is that Malcolm Douglas has been one of only two folk music luminaries who have made outstanding and long-standing contributions to this Forum, but more particularly the Digital Tradition song database. The other eminent contributor is now unfortunately deceased.

I make a simple plea that you respect his tireless, scholarly and usually cheerful contributions.

Regards, John