The, for the record statement, that the current Chief of the Mudcat Editing Team had made a request to Max - for BS posting on our forum to become members only and his later suggestion that he personally vet all the posts to the music forum - was made publicly.

As it was this statement on our forum that caused concern and rather escalated things - it would be better for all concerned if the response from Max - to say if this radical and formally requested change is going to be imposed or not - was a public one.

Then - if this change is not going to be imposed - the Chief of the Mudcat Team can decide if he still wishes to continue.....

And if it is - other posters can also decide if they wish to continue supporting our forum.

Only then will posters know which captain is deciding our ship's course.