The problem seems to be between the editor of Folk Roots and about three people who contribute prolifically to Mudcat,

I read it slightly differently in that the thread on Froots implies that the three individuals may have been banned from there because of complaints from other users about their behaviour. Laying the entire blame on their Editor seems a bit rich, then, even though the three in question seem to, but I suppose he's an easy target. But I do agree about individuals who spoil things for everybody else, like often happens on threads here.