don't I remember a peace conference a number of years ago where they bickered for weeks about 'rules'...(including the shape of the table), before they could even start discussing the issues?

Lets face it...NO ONE could write a set of procedures and rules here that would satify everyone. That is one reason Max has sort of left it open, except in serious cases of abuse.

I am alternately amused and saddened when our 'guests' hone in on their favorite targets, while keeping their OWN identies secret...(wouldn't do to leave yourSELF open to direct criticism, hmmm??)...at least Kat and WYSI and McGrath and 'spaw and others are honest about who & what they are!...I disagree with them at times, but I also RESPECT them!