Jeri,

We are pretty much in agreement. You are right in saying the member/guest log-in solved one person's stolen identity problem. I wouldn't say it solved the problem of stolen identities, though. In flame wars, guest identities get stolen and abused, just like some member's identities still do. I'm glad to see that you agree that the whole member/guest log-in thing has become such a point of contention that it does make sense to make it one or the other. I do consider that progress, considering your position at Mudcat.

As to the BS filters, well...they aren't here yet, are they? Of course it will make me happier. Will it solve the problems with BS/thread hijacking/non-music thread drift which will undoubtedly seep through the filters? I don't know, but am willing to give it a chance when it gets implemented.

Finally, no I don't get any kicks out of hindering other peoples' enjoyment. But I do wish more posters who come here mostly for non-music chat nowadays (and the volume is a whole lot more than it was when the content of Mudcat was more about music than everything else), would understand how much they hinder the enjoyment of those of us who have been coming here for music conversation for years. Rather than attacking us as whiners and spoil sports, even when we are trying to make things work better for all. Including leaving, if it makes it better and more enjoyable for the "more chat, less music" folk who are the clear majority here nowadays. I'm tired of all the incessant bickering, and the fact that nothing is changing, and that the things that annoy me/lessen my enjoyment the most seem to be increasing in popularity here. I'm too tired to fight the tide anymore. It just isn't worth it. Too negative, too non-productive, and no joy.