Mudcat is apparently all about free speech. Don't like it, don't read it is the credo these days. People who only participate in a discussion to tell off the participants can be particularly tedious and smug. IMHO, of course.

I feel all of my responses in this thread have been perfectly measured and appropriate, which is more than I can say about the recent discussions in which the OP repeatedly attempted to put the boot into the festival where I work and an organisation with which I am associated. Yeah, you're right - it fuckin' stinks.

If you disagree, take it up with the management.