Songster Bob,

You make, I think some very good points. However your analogy of the 'mudcat' being a family is perhaps part of the problem.

To the casual user, there is a 'family', which can all too easily seem like a clique. (in jokes and all)

Given this, it's not hard to understand how those on the outskirts of this family, might get pissed with feeling left out, and resort to anger (aka flaming) The fact that this happens as little as it does is the main reason I still come here.

McGrath,

The best way to ensure that people do something, is to tell them not too. I'm suprised at your last comment. I thought you had more sense than to assume for yourself the 'moral voice' of this forum.

Guest (sadly posting as one - but scared of the likely vitriol if he didn't)