is there any proof that if the forum was members only people would behave more reasonably?
I believe people would behave more reasonably,but I cant prove it,then we have the problem that banned people,can come back as a member under a different name.
personally , I dont think Shambles or Lizzie should have been banned,but its not my forum.
I think the best thing about mudcat,are the threads where someone asaks for help,with an instrument, and gets it.
I look occasionally at www .session org,and someone might ask, can anybody recommend a good fiddle tutor book,and some ass hole comes in,and says you shouldnt ever learn irish music from a tutor or from the dots.
all that happens is another potential member gets frightened away,there question unanswered,and they feel totally intimidated.