Sadly I believe Catman's happiness over the -Do has long ago faded...

The -Do's have ALWAYS been about Catman's friends -- including some of Catman's personal friends who aren't even FT'ers -- getting together and having fun. While the -Do may be an "open" event (publicly announced), I would never interpret that to mean that 'people' (term used very loosely) who have personally attacked Catman would think of attending. But then again I am still amazed at the audacity (and the paucity of moral values) exhibited by some who [over]frequent these boards...

Catman was placed in a difficult position -- and in order to please some he stuck by the 'open to all' concept. A mistake IMO. It's his event and if he doesn't care to share the same space with someone who has firebombed him repeatedly (even using false personnae -- not handles -- as these 'people' had false histories created around them), then he should be permitted to exclude at will. Catman is far too willing to go along and make the majority happy at the expense of his own happiness. That's what good hosts do...

Catman knows my feelings well. He also knows my feelings are shared by MANY of the -Do attendees. Catman also knows the line to take out the garbage forms behind me. Prediction? Catman will lead the cheers (and be very happy) ...