jimmyt..as you know, due to lack of mudcat knowledge, I jumped in at the deep end and you were one of those who came some way towards rescuing me. There are those who enjoy the "school bully" syndrome and will probably do it wherever they are in life..but I believe some on here just do it for effect or to see what reaction they can get.
Unfortunately people do become damaged...and although it may be argued that they should avoid places like mudcat on the grounds that "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen"...I believe..as the Respect and Civility thread suggested, that each of us should afford respect and civility to all others......question or refute opinions by all means but NOT the people. It will obviously not happen but we can live in hope.
Best wishes.