I think it is silly to ban Shambles or anyone from this site. I would have no problem if the "Chief of the Mudcat Editing Team" decides to delete messages from ANYONE in these forums, even if they do it on a whim.   There are no rules for a site like this and it is a shame that some people feel there are. The owner and his or her designates can do whatever they please. Some choose to sit in a corner and whine like Shambles, others ignore it.   We do not need a set of commandments that have to be followed to a T. If they don't like something that is posted, let it be gone!

Personally, I have spent less time in these depths. Below the line is pure B.S. for the most part, populated with complaints, groans, insults, and people who like to stir the pot.

Above the line has been a lot of fun recently, reminding me why Mudcat is so much fun. As long as the sewage stays below that line, it will be a good site. Nothing will ever get solved here.

Ron