Now Topsie's story is fascinating.

I'd like to hear more "first impression" stories from people who now know their way around Mudcat but can remember when they didn't. It might suggest ways Mudcat could be made more useful and less confusing to newcomers.

I'd like to continue addressing the question that Beer raised (or implied) in the first message: Why do people not thank us for the work we've done?

Unfortunately, seeing the thread title "You know what pisses me off?" a lot of people will assume this is just a thread about being pissed off, and not about solving problems. Furthermore, a lot of people will want to talk about whatever pisses them off, even if it has nothing to do with the Beer's problem.

I think I'll start a new thread. I think I'll call it "First impressions of Mudcat." Give me some time to compose the first message, then watch for it.