I was not terrifically internet literate when I chose to find mudcat at someone's suggestion, less than two years ago. I was at sea and drowning so I asked someone for HELP! My frustration was so great this person kindly suggested this might not be the best place for me. Because I knew it was important to someone who is important to me, I persevered.

I find it interesting, helpful and oft times enjoyable. I used to be most annoyed at "silly" posts, argumentative posts, "how can they go on and on like that?" threads, etc. Recently, I realized that I need to "trace" when I post so I can go back and see what happens next! Terrific! And I do not have to read that which is, to me, ..... And I can respect that some people are actually enjoying those.... having fun with them.

But most importantly, I have found this a basically caring community to the point that I mentioned it at Quaker meeting a few weeks ago. No matter what someone says or how annoyed people get with some posters, when the chips are down, people CARE how that person is doing. This may not always be true but it is more true than not. And that makes it a very special "place" to be.

I am still not ready to try a blue clicky. Maybe next week.