I think I know the thread you are referring to, Deni. Is it the one where I was accused of being in it? If so, I had a good laugh as well:-) I have never been in any clique, would never wish to be so and would leave instantly if I thought I had slipped into one unknowingly.Was it Groucho Marx who said "I wouldn't want to join any club that would let people like me in it!"? Well, thats how I feel as well.
The only Mudcat clique that exists is as Banjer described it earlier, or in the minds of some of our more 'reality challenged' members;-)
If you REALLY want to speed up acceptance though a certain ammount of used fivers in a plain brown envelope could held oil the wheels somewhat. But don't ask about the secret hanshake and baring your left breast just yet...
Cheers
Dave the Gnome