"Who ever thinks a faultless piece to see, thinks what ne'er was nor is nor e'er shall be. In every work regard the writers end, since none can compass more than they intend; and if the means be just, the conduct true, applause in spite of trivial faults is due" Pope.

The human condition is such that we get carried away with our ability to post as frequently as we like. What is needed is a chance to ceasefire; without using it as an excuse to fire back. I would hope that some kind person would e-mail me, and remind me to lighten up, if I got carried away with my own self importance. Or perhaps stand between and "request" that the sniping stop, on the thread in question. But then that might lead to censorship. How about a self imposed guideline that if an argument is getting too personal and heated; those who know the combatants directly warn first; then gently request a ceasefire, and allow the thread to age away naturally.. In fact someone will be able to invent one of those delightfull abbreviations for it like MGFPATITF = MUDCAT GROUP FOR PEACE AND TRANQUILITY IN THE FORUM ? ( which I am only just begining to understand thanks to someone explaining them to me)I am sure that enough of you would get, and deserve respect, from the combatants. I know I would respect the venerable members here. Yours, Aye. Dave