Mick's likely just having a bad day. We all do, now and again. It's a part of the human condition, just like the gradual betterment of the Mudcat.

One suggestion, though. It might help reduce impatient expectations to just delete the promissory hyperboly on the opening page, and replace it with simple statement to the effect that: "We're continuing to evolve in our effort to provide the best service we can. Your donations toward that end would be greatly appreciated."

Those who have been around a while know how far the 'Cat has come. Heck, I even remember what a great day it was when "supersearch" came on line.