Anonny Mouse, don't be too quick to judge people ("really paranoid, doncha think?") when you don't really understand the dynamics. As I mentioned on another thread, Martin Gibson has a long history here of trouble-making and disruption, along with logging out and coming back in as other people (hence, the suspicion when someone new wholeheartedly agrees with him right off). He's managed to all but trash this forum, and a lot of good people have left it because they don't want to put up with having to deal with him anymore.

Observe the interchange between people, keep an eye on the way Martin Gibson behaves, and soon you'll catch on to why there are a number of folks who have a knee-jerk reaction to him.

The problem is not paranoia, the problem is Martin Gibson.

Just hang loose and watch awhile. You'll see.

In the meantime, take advantage of what Mudcat has to offer in the way of information exchange, discussions, and whatnot. But just be aware that there is a shark or two in the swimming pool.