Guest 07 May 06 - 09:52 PM 's comment that [some of] "What goes on down here [in the BS threads]can be humorous, informative, thought provoking and witty" struck a chord for me. I've been trying to put into words the difference between the above the line and the below the line threads.

It occurs to me that while I like the informative and/or thought provoking nature of the above the line posts, they don't seem to me to be as humorous and witty as the BS threads.

Interesting information and thought provoking ideas are important, but sometimes wit and humor are just what the doctor ordered.

To borrow more of Guest 07 May 06 - 09:52 PM 's words, the BS threads can also be "argumentative, petty and underhand. That's life." I would also say that-to a lesser degree-pettiness and underhandedness and argumentativeness also can be found in the above the line Mudcat threads.

Human nature being what it is, there will never be a online forum or a real world forum that is completely free of negativity.

But I'm not sure that is point. What I expected and have been from Mudcat was even handed moderation by those appointed to do so.
I want a forum with no favoritism and no people treated unfairly because of who they are or who does or does not get along with them, or what they previously posted.

I don't believe that Mudcat is there yet. But I believe that this is an achievable goal for this online community.

At least I sincerely hope that it is.