Same here, Carol. I've been giving, either through the auction, or by sending in money ever since I joined three years ago.

Let me ask you this, John: do you listen to NPR? Do you donate a few bucks to them or PBS on a consistent basis? Do you feel you could exert more influence than any other individual contributor because of what you give, or more influence than people who choose not to donate money, but may give in other ways?

If we don't do this, would you prefer a once every couple of months thread about how the Mudcat may not be here because of funding woes?

Everyone who contributes their time, money, knowledge, shoulder to cry on, who have opened their hearts and homes to others who visit here, has a stake in the Mudcat continuing and an equal voice. The separation is your mind, alone. I am sure sorry you feel that way.

It would be wonderful if you would get a cookie and get just a taste of what you may be missing, in being able to trace your favourite threads, add to our wonderful Links page with your favourite music-related sites, getting to know some of us on a more personal level through PM's etc.

kat