Ed, thanks for this thread. I don't understand "purists". I don't read a lot of the threads,but I think the purists are missing out on a lot.
If I were a title-editing purist, I would not have learned today that WesleyS just found out they are expecting twins. On it's face that's not music related, but if you read the thread you will find that it is.
If I were a "read only music thread" purist, I would never have read about Allan C and Bill/Sables Adventure. I would have never had them in my home. I would have never linked to LEJ,Rex and all the other Mudcatters along their route. This one small thread, has signifigantly changed my life. By it's original title, it could have been passed over as a non-musical thread!
If I were a musical purist, I wouldn't have even begun to read the "Colorado Wildfire" thread. What could that have to do with folk music? Except that I'd justspent one of the most enjoyable nights of my life at LEJ's house, playing folk music with him, Allan Clark, Bill Sables, Rex, WyoWoman, and other assorted friends. That wonderful place was then threatened by a forest fire. Thank God that seems to be over.
Sorry, purists. The Mudcat Cafe is about a lot more than music, at least from my perspective. Real people, with a common musical interest, who need support in other ways from time to time. The Mudcatters rise to the occasion every time! That's what makes The Mudcat Cafe the #1 internet site in the world. IMO BlueJay