I'll contine to read most but, Deckman, I will respond to your question now as it is reasonable and I'm aware, particularly as I run an off shoot of this place that my motives can and will be questioned.

I'd first like to describe a little bit of my own nature as it might help put matters in context...

I'm a pretty screwed up person in some ways but I do like to see things done well and like to be involved but my preffered position in life is a background role rather than being a "this is mine", "I'm a leader", type of person so to that extent, I can assure you I'm not interested in a take over bid - it's not my way. I don't necessarly even have any interest in being part of a committee or steering group.

The other side of my own peculiar make up does see things going wrong here which I can't change or even fail to see if I try to ignore and in some ways, I have a "perfectionist" streak in me as well as a desire to be honest with others and to expect honestey in return.

What I see here is Mudcat progressing and thats it. I'd like to see the site be able to react quickly to new needs, be able to host without frequent breakdowns, become a centre of excellence for study as well as what it offers, etc. and although promises such as upgrades are there the gap between delivery and current state of affairs seems to widen.

It would be absolute madness to try to create another music site and Mudcat with money coming in (maybe not enough), a developer, and the hugely important dt has far more advantages than any other site I can think of.

Ultimately I'd like to see the site realise it's potential which is enormous.

Jon