If the basis of the way this place works, is not immediately apparent and needs to be explained or tested, then the poster is not in the right place.

I think that it is sad, that far more attention, time and accommodation is spent in indulging (some) of those that behave badly, and thus encouraging them (and others), to continue, than appreciation is paid to those who do not. More importantly those who probably COULD not.

Maybe that is the reason, and the resulting loss of trust the forum does not return to where it was, prior to these spats?

Attention seeking bad behaviour in children, if rewarded, is not often to their long-term benefit and usually done at the expense of other less demanding souls.

I found this particular, attention-seeking child, one I did not warm to when the postings were under their name and I largely ignored them. When the post were from 'guests' I totally ignored them. Now that the postings will be under that name again, I shall continue to do that.

I think it is important that the damage to individuals and to their sense of trust, should first be recognised and not be undermined, to any extent, by those who do not feel that damage.

Whatever sympathy I may have with the perpetrator, I will first consider the effect of the victims of that crime.

However, the most damage of this juvenile silliness is done, to all on The Mudcat.