Dear Max,I'm sorry that I didn't read all the thread but this is an answer to you. I am a guest now because I am at work. I have a regular "from" at home that automatically shows up when I post from there, but that is seldom. I think several people have this same situation. I have donated money and bought items from Mudcat. I love it when a new thread offers new items to buy.
I am in the music world as an organizer and I think Mudcat is a wonderful site. Perhaps the open letter would have been more positive if you had asked "Guest" sign ons to send in a donation evertime they reply to a thread (just an idea).
I really love Mudcat and it is an important forum for musicians and all us outsiders. Thanks for having us.
From: Just Amy, because my last name is too hard to spell and pronounce.