In the past I have likened the forum to a session. I have further made the point that given the informal nature of such things, you can try to influence them towards to the aspects that you like and away from those you do not. If you reach the point where to you, the negative out weighs the positive, despite your efforts, the only thing open to you is to leave.

This has very recently happened to me with a session and in the past with the forum. When I did return to The Mudcat, amongst others, bbc was one of the first to welcome me home

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I look forward to the day when I can say welcome home to her.