I concur with what Catspaw said, except for the dick references. I have been visiting the Mudcat for nine years now, and have made some very good friends here, had some good arguments, engaged in some creative writing, and been praised, castigated, or ignored when appropriate. I've also been stimulated to learn more about playing and appreciating acoustic music, and find that the eclectic nature of the discourse here is conducive to acquiring at least a modicum of knowledge in multiple areas of traditional music forms.

And...oh yeah...Thanks, Max!