Well, Max, I see your point, but I wonder if I really know what you mean by "crossing the line" when I'm not really sure of where that "line" is.

Do you think you could draw us a map? Or more precisely, could you put together a "general guidelines for Mudcat behavior" thingie -- as is already common in many of the professional (e.g. computer programming) forums I belong to? 'Cause I'd hate to get thrown off the 'cat for trying to be witty (or at least half-witty).

While I must admit that I have put my foot in my mouth enough times to have a permanent footprint on my tongue, my intentions are never malicious, so I'd hate to be misunderstood.