A richer experience is my idealistic response.

The reality with this group of people, though? The forum wouldn't last very long at all, once everyone's best initial intentions wore off.

There are diverse music forums online that discuss all types of music cultures and traditions. But this isn't one of them.

Why? IMO, it is because the people who flock here are truly seeking sameness, homogeneity, and all the conservative & conventional people that go along with that sort of grouping of people.

At the end of the day, Mudcat posters are very socially conservative. Not in their words (for many like to sound off as if they are high minded liberals). But in their actions.

They don't welcome newcomers. In fact, they are downright xenophobic.