Spaw, I appreciate your timely and considered response. As to the donation, I'm saying I'm gonna do what I'm gonna do but If you are looking for ways to increase funding, here's an easy one. And your point is well taken that it is Max's business. Usually if a business treats me poorly, I make a point NOT to tell them. They've pissed me off, Why should I try to help them make more money?

In Max's case it is different. Those I know who have met him and know him tell me it IS a labour of love. I want to see him do better. Normally I DO NOT announce my donations. But it is obvious that present practices are costing money.

I am not condemming you or any of the other "watch dogs" (an entirely fitting name I think ;) ) for your actions, I am merely suggesting that the Cat MAY be better served if you all were to back off a little and let others make the points. Which are after all well known.

Decide whether the warm fuzzies you all get by defending Max is worth the alienation of potential supporters you create by appearing to form a clique. Also your points would have more weight if they came from more people. Once you all have spoken, what else is there for the rest of us to say?

Again I am suggesting that you all back off just a little and have trust in the rest of us.