This thread is like a breath of fresh air, and gives me hope for the future of Mudcat.

Being in Australia, and not having much cash to throw around, I have not contributed in that way. I don't use Paypal and am not keen to. If there was somebody in Oz that does use Paypal and is willing to be a representative, I'd be happy to try and raise some money and give it to them to pass on. Anybody?

Mark Clark, I have to disagree with one of the things you said:

To use Mudcat as a communication resource for small regional interest groups seems selfish and rude to me.

I read with interest plenty of threads about things that are happening in other parts of the world. Most of it is small and regional, with rare exceptions like the Getaway, but I find it interesting - it expands my horizons. I was under the impression that Max was encouraging us to do this more than we have been actually:

Max: We should use this place to meet each other, organize and/or promote events.

I advertise my folk club through various sources locally, but have rarely posted on that subject here because there are only a handful of Sydney 'catters - except for instance when El Greko and Cloudstreet were at North By Northwest Folk Club in April. I was just starting to feel encouraged to do it more when I read what you said. Should I feel selfish and rude for entertaining the idea? I don't think so.

Jenny