Good news, Rose, and "Rose the Record Lady" Cheering Section. I thought I would just post it here so we can all be on the same page.

I think you all kow how busy Max has been, 'nuff said, eh? But the imnplication is that he ain't gonna read evey word in this thread, maybe. So anyway, I have been discussing the bare bones of what would be required, with Max, and he is willing to try putting Rose's site up, if possible at no charge. (Note words TRY and IF POSSIBLE.)

This is not only good news for the present situation, but it has possible broader application-- it would, I think, be a way of testing the concept that other sites could be under a Mudcat umbrella in some way. And there are a million ways to do THAT, technically as well as graphically.

So Rose, you need to e-mail Max to see what can happen. If you want, we can discuss here a little longer first, to see what kind of placement you would be willing to have.

And Rose the Record Lady" Cheering Section, here is another thought for your musings, and a way you can REALLY HELP. I also got permission from Max to try offering sponsorships to folk radio stations, on a test basis, for placement of a logo and link on the Mudcat Radio page. (Note word TRY, TEST BASIS.) So.... I know we have had at least two threads on folk radio. And I need your help-- I need to know your personal recommendation on what stations are BIG, are FOLKIE ENOUGH in overall format, and already LOVE MUDCAT if at all possible! Meantime I will be cruising all the links already posted in those two thread, to see if I can spot a station really net-aggressive and therefore possibly interested in such a program.

Neither of these two efforts that Max is willing to explore are big state secrets, but let's be smart how we talk about them beyond this thread. We don't want to start any avalanches, OK? This is SMALL STUFF right now compared to everything else Mudcat and Max are dealing with. OK?

~Susan