if a person is sexist, racist , plain old and daft - that's their problem. nowt to do with you.

That is indeed a very good point, Al. But by the same token that people should be allowed to say sexist, racist, plain old and daft things, others should be allowed to comment on them. There is no such thing as free speech for some but not for others. It is an all or nothing situation. People on Mudcat are allowed to say what they like. Others are allowed to comment in a way the see fit.