I agree with your assessment gts, but I see many more than you include doing the same thing (I suspect you may not immediately see who this group of "like thinking folks" are, who seem to have a desire to be feel they are always on the "right side" (as they define right) on most issues, beyond music).

Regardless, It is a pity for all that some of the "best thinkers" and communicators in mudcat may not participate in enlightened discourse because they feel intimated or frustrated by the fruitlessness and the tempo of most threads.It is unfortunate that many may see it as a waste of time and effort. But, it is what it is.