Jenny,

I didn't plan to add to this thread--basically I've given up on Mudcat as I knew it--but I do want to place myself among those who feel as you do. Like you, I have exchanged private communications w/ various of the longer-term members who feel, as we do, that there is a loss of quality in the communication on Mudcat in recent months. Some have given up & left completely. Some continue to lurk & post once in awhile. Since I am not a performer or an instrumentalist, I have little to add in terms of starting meaningful threads of a musical nature, so I am mostly silent, these days. I have tried very hard to refrain from expressing my frustration in a negative way & I will certainly leave before I do so. Still, I feel sad for what seems like a loss to me.

love to you & best wishes to all,

bbc