As I understand it, we can say anything about a public figure and it's just an opinion. However, we are not permitted to attack members of this forum. Seems pretty simple to me.

Simple but stupid Kendall. For instance if Tony Benn, who has appeared onstage at numerous folk-music events, were to post here would he then have moderator protection? Are we disallowed from abusing Eliza Carthy in MacKenziesque terms because she has posted here?

And why is it OK to suggest that a member has learning difficulties? Where such a suggestion might be true it is intrusive and offensive and where it is known to be untrue it is insulting. Or "juvenile crap" as we can now describe abuse with impunity. Wise up.