ON THE SUBJECT OF GUESTS. I POSTED THIS REPLY TO (THOMAS THE RHYMER). HE STARTED THE THREAD - 'On the cowardly nature of GUEST postings', and what follows was my posting to him.

I hope it will be of interest and I am a guest and do not mean to be smart but am offended. I don't see the big deal with becoming a member, if I feel I have something of interest to say or info to supply, I like many GUESTS do it.

Dear Thomas the Rhymer,

I can't see what your problem is. From my experience of reading all kinds of posts by GUESTS for a very long time, (and have only posted a couple of offerings myself), I honestly have to say there are many valuable and informative people (GUESTS) contributing to MUDCAT.

Indeed MUDCAT is all the richer for it. If you wish, I will give you but a few examples relating to subjects in which I along with many MEMBERS have had an interest.

Is it possible that somewhere along the way a GUEST put you in your place or knew what they were talking about. Has the ego been harmed?

Regards from a GUEST Maeve Slattery