I don't usually use the Mudcatters CD's thread, as things get lost in the clutter. I don't see the problem with a separate thread to promote a new release or one of our performers websites. It is just when there are multiple threads on the same subject, or the thread is refreshed 15 times and there is no interest that is bothersome.

On the subject of folk clubs, my opinion is that a good way to proceed is too allow each club a thread to promote it's events. I don't care for multiple threads about the same place, but a sort of Permathread for each one would be great. Folk Clubs are the heart and soul of the folk community and absolutely should be promoted here, as should concerts.

Mick