I don't know this person but I can see he has clearly rubbed some people the wrong way. That however is absolutely no excuse for this kind of personal attack on an internet forum that I think is supposed to be helping the sport. I have not been visiting this website for very long but it has changed my mind about the catamaran sailing community. You guys and girls are certifiable a$$ holes. I hope I never see most of you at a regatta. I was content to keep this to myself as you fools bash one boat over another. Unfortunately I have even been drawn into it myself but at least I look back with embarrassment. When I read through this forum it's like someone gawking at a train wreck. You just can't look away from the grotesque site of it. This personal attack is an all time low and it has nothing to do with whether this person deserves it or not. Mary this is your forum and you should be ashamed of yourself for allowing and encouraging this. And it's not just this post although this is by far the worst. If you want to do a service to catamaran sailing close this forum for good.
I can only partially agree with these comments -
Yes, this thread has been in very poor taste, especially as it seems that MJ44 has not explored other, more formal channels to air his grievances or concerns. On a positive note, some of our regular posters have spoken out in support of PU (whoever he might be).
What I cannot agree with though is the rest of this post. This forum actually provides a fantastic service to catamaran sailing worldwide. There is informed advice and criticism, there is good natured banter and leg-pulling, we do have our fair share of a$$holes as you put it - but I defy you to find an active forum that hasn't got them!! Mostly regular readers/posters know the score and distil the information accordingly.
Overall, I believe that most users of this forum know that as long as you sail or are interested in catamarans, you are VERY welcome here - irrespective of make or model. We all have our preferences and/or opinions but that is, at the end of the day, all that they are. I would reinforce Scooby's comments about freedom of speech and also, once again, say thank you to Rick and Mary for providing somewhere that we cat enthusiasts can share ideas, information and arguments. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
