For those of you who have decided to turn this into a Martin-bashing thread - if what you say about him is true, then he must be sitting back laughing his head off at all the attention he is getting. Was that what you intended? Anyway, just for the record, I have also exchanged friendly PM's with Martin. I may not like everything he has said to others here, but he has always been civil with me. I prefer to take people as I find them - and I usually find that I get back what I give out.

Mick, I was just reading another thread where you said "I simply am not going to respond to these folks anymore." Seems that this time you not only responded, but actually went looking for trouble. Sorry, but I think you are in the wrong this time. It was not necessary. As for you, nameless GUEST, who the hell are you anyway?

Now to get this thread back on track, the question that GUEST,walls&windows raises is an interesting one, and should be able to be discussed here without so much acrimony. I have real life friends who might not have the same views on politics, religion etc as me, but I think differences can give strength and add interest and fun to a friendship. The same applies here on Mudcat. After all, if we all agreed, there'd be no need for a discussion forum! And the world would be a pretty boring place.

Finally, the words of the song used as a handle by the person who started this thread, say it all.

And do you think of me as "Enemy" and could you call me "Friend"?
Or will we let our differences destroy us in the end?
The wall that stands between us could be a window too.
When I look into the mirror, I see you.


Jenny