TMA Eds do not want to ban anyone. But if a contributor, no matter how much expertise he or she may have, is rude, vindictive, bullying, insulting or persistently alienates other contributors, then we have no choice but to ban them.

We are all entitled to our opinions. And you, Geoff, will certainly not be banned for stating yours, as you have done so in a reasonable and calm fashion.

Our rules are very clear. If you don’t know them, read them carefully http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/submission_guidelines/ And if you don’t like them, don’t take part. TMA Eds simply apply the rules as established by Mr Cope.