There are a number of issues being dealt with in this thread ......

1. Should John Mehlberg be more sensitive to people's feelings when posting threads regarding "bawdy" songs on the Mudcat forum?

2. Given that it is accepted that the research he is carrying out is of an unusual, can the 1950/60,s songs he is requesting information on really fit the category of "traditional" folksongs?

3. Should John and others be more sensitive to cultural differences and opinions?

4. If they want to claim the freedom to say and write whatever they will , they need to be prepared to take the responsibliity for the offence caused?

I have made my feelings known on all of these issues. For me the matter is now closed.