"A lot of the time, when some post indicates a damaging misunderstanding about our corner of the world or something like that, and we feel some response is needed, by the time we get round to sending one, it's already been done. "

So true. Even if the differences in time zones mean most of you are "behind" Oz, the activity in those time zones mean that the conversation has usually moved well along by the time I get to see it. Which means that, while I may feel my two bob's worth has already been said (often more eloquently than I could say it), I am usually reassured by the sheer quality and quantity of goodwill on Mudcat when members (and guests, often) leap in to explore and reconcile misunderstandings or misconceptions.

Cheers, Rowan