ah but spaw, Max did post:

Subject: RE: BS: What annoys me about mudcat From: Max Date: 12-Jan-02 - 08:28 PM Shop: Anyhow We've been toiling with the issue of topic here for a while. We are a folk/blues/traditional/historical/folklore Web site, but to try to control it manually is an endless if not impossible task. I keep hearing the members-only recommendation, but am not comfortable with that. The fact that long-time core members, who seem to have the most to offer us, are visiting less often bothers me even more.

Can't help to take things for granted, but as far as specific-topic Forums, I'd say we're among the best. And even more importantly, we maintain a significant desire to continue to improve. The new version of Mudcat is in operation to a select few volunteers for testing and development. It's pretty damn cool if you ask me. Anyhow, it includes some advanced filtering technology that should make the 1%ers more satisfied with the content without the other 99 even noticing. I'd be surprised if it takes more than 2 months to finish at this point, though one of our important helpers is going on a honeymoon for a stint.

That post clearly illustrates that the management does recognise differences amongst people here - it goes as far as to talk in terms of 1%ers and 99%ers. It also details concern over losses of people here and of the planned implentementation of features that look to try to address some problems.

Seems to me that Max is trying to analyse and work out problems while you remain telling people (sort of) "if you don't like it - fuck off...

Is Max right in trying spaw or are you right in your negativity?

Jon