We know what rubbish there is in the world. I would be very pleasant indeed if it could stay out of our faces, but it won't. There is not much point in pretending that it does not exist and it is useful and good practice to learn how to deal with it. For it will make us all stronger and wiser.

One person's rubbish is another person's treasure.

Joe is on the side of the angels and I recognise and appreciate his efforts on my behalf. I do not ask him to do it and I would rather that he did not. This is an open forum and as such it is open to abuse. That is the price you pay for freedom and it has been a heavy price for some. It is wise to think carefully before you are prepared to give it away.

There was an occasion in the past when I started a thread and Joe decided that he would prevent any more contributions to it. It was not an offensive thread but Joe considered that it was in the best interests of The Mudcat to censor this discussion………..He was wrong then and all of those who take on this responsibility will always be wrong. For the only person that has this responsibility is you.

'It's wise to question both your foe and your friend.'