I am really surprised this has not been suggested earlier. I'm posting this from the point of view of both a guest and a new mudcatter. I would understand completely if it became membership only as I am always amazed how easy it is to get involved and contribute, but I would also be sad for that same reason. I like to be able to just pop in anytime, but I go away, or get busy and I feel a membership would make it more compulsive.
Yes, I have mudcat addiction phobia.
Which is why I stay a guest. By the way - I think all these controversial threads are just the greatest - I sit here and shake with the giggles. If people are going to get personal, why don't they use the personal messages system???
This is another reason I don't want to become a "member" with all the trimmings...I want my mudcatting to just stay as access to a wonderful resource with the added bonus of erudite/insane chat.
I have enough relationship issues in real life without creating more in cyberspace.
luv ya all
Hilary