I'd not even be looking in this forum if I did not have a great regard for the intrinsic and social worth of traditional music and its derivatives. However, like everything else, it exists in a fiscal and legal context. There's a balance to be struck and it's not likely to be struck without a bit of thought. As it happens, Fred and Jim are probably the two most knowledgeable and committed people to have contributed to this thread - they know the expense and effort that goes into keeping music alive - long may they do so.

Incidentally, I wish everybody would include their names in guest posts. Making anonymous criticisms is not acceptable to me.