Mayet,

With due respect, you know nothing of the story. I won't put it down *again*, but suffice to say, I stand by my words that there are a few concerned with Folk Against Facism who have behaved like fascists towards me and others, I'm sure. They do the English Folk World a grave injustice, but then, until the English Folk World sorts out those who seek to keep others away, who belittle other musicians, or make their lives a misery by degrading their talents, purely because it does not come onto their radar, then this small world will remain small, not only in numbers but in thought and mind.

And with regard to having visited an American Indian Reservation, no I have not done so, for I live in England, however, I am in touch with some very kind, wise and decent American Indians and Native People, via Facebook..and I have far more respect for them than many in the EFW who have behaved as they have towards me, and others.

So, I'll say to you, with the utmost respect, it is very difficult for you to make a comment when you do not know precisely what has gone on for many years.   And whilst I appreciate the ethos of FAF, (who wouldn't?) I refuse to be a hypocrite and join something that is run by folks for whom I have no respect whatsoever.

Thank you again and I hope you enjoy your time with FAF and the English Folk World...and I apologise if my humour is not your humour, but I'm afraid that's something which is also lacking within many parts of the EFW, but I refuse, point blank, to give up my humour, my merriment, my way of being who I am, purely to 'fit in' with the rules and regulations laid down by a domineering minority.


So, onward and upward!

And as one of Bo-Peeps little followers would say......