The software's been changed many times in the 3-odd years I've been here. Allowing unregistered posters is a policy decision, not a software problem that needs fixing. I'm sure changing it would be trivial.

As for complaints, cliques, royal familes etc: Mudcat, like most other stuff on the web, is worth at least what you paid for it. It's a totally idiosyncratic personal creation. If you like it, stay and enjoy. If you don't, you're free to go. And you're free to start up something better if you care. Some have tried, with varying degrees of success.

Anahata