Well, bedsides giving any idiot that wants to take the time to ask dumb questions a forum, it also serves as a place to meet new and interesting people with similar interests that I would never otherwise be able to meet. I have also learned a lot about new songs, old songs, history on many songs and many other things too numerous to mention. It's also a place to come after a hard day at work and visit with folks and relax. Yes, I would say Mudcat serves a purpose.