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Subject: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Max Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:28 PM Get your attention? Good. I am very displeased with our community of late. The GUESTS have a tone I'm all too familiar with... I am going through a divorce you know. The members are disappointing me too. Please everyone, show tolerance and patience, love and empathy. I strive to have no negative emotions in my life, especially hate. I don't even allow my daughter use the word, and can't remember the last time I have, even casually about a food I don't like. I must admit that something that I am so closely associated with (Mudcat) contains so much of it. There will be outages today and tomorrow, not sure for how long or exactly when. Mudcat Central is depressingly empty except for the servers and the tables that hold them. I will move some servers today and some tomorrow. Because of a time crunch I won't be able to test as much as I would have liked, so I am not sure how smoothly she'll go. I've been through a lot in the last couple of weeks, taking extraordinary efforts to keep Mudcat alive. I have shown tolerance and respect for it and all of you. Do me the same and help me clean up our imaginary town here at Mudcat, and fill it with love. My life changes come Monday. Another chapter down, many more to go. When life deals me like this, I take it as an opportunity to make changes for the better. Perhaps you can all join me this time. Remember, this site is about Traditional Music. It is for musicians, educators and appreciaters to share stories, techniques, songs, etc. It also facilitates our real friendships and get-togethers. I've witnessed incredible acts of kindness, I've seen people cross an ocean and nary spend a dime besides the plane ticket, and I've met some of the finest people in the world, from 4 continents. These are our core principles and should be protected. If the spite in this forum inhibits the quest for knowledge or a real meeting of folks, we are defeating the very purpose. I do not want another thread of Thank You's like always happens when I post one of these updates and pep talks. Don't tell me, show me. I don't need cheered up, I don't need to feel appreciated, I need to look upon the Mudcat pages and see beautiful people being happy, because that is why I do this. It's not my work that makes this such a great place (though it don't hurt), its all of you. I feel like I am rising to a challenge right now, with this move, and now I challenge you. We are a group, a whole. We are together because we share at least some common interest. We may not all see eye to eye on everything, but the Mudcat IS the sum of all its parts. I challenge you to make it work. Get your attention? Good. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Amos Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:34 PM Thanks, Max. I stand in reproof! A. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: 53 Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:34 PM you have our support and we'll do all we can. BOB |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: MMario Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:36 PM Question - does the address stay the same for contributions? (snail-mail that is) if not, could you post the new address? |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Max Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:45 PM Going to get a PO Box today. I will let you know when I do. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Fortunato Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:46 PM Max, I would like you to know that dispite some intrusions (I don't read all the threads) the recent Getaway and Secret Santa and Micca Threads have provided a lot of positive energy for the folk community. What you do here is without parallel and unique. We will suffer the outages gladly for the future opportunities to share that you provide. Keep up the good work. I am sorry to learn of your divorce. As a veteran I can say two things are paramount. First never let them make you a part time dad. The shrinks that say stability, living primarily in one house, are wrong. The child needs both parents equally, not 'stability' at the cost of love. Second, don't bend over backwards. Be fair and even handed and forgiving, but take care of your interests as you would your childs. Best of luck. Chance Shiver |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: 53 Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:46 PM WE DON'T HAVE MUCH MONEY NOW THAT I'M OUT OF WORK BUT LIKE I SAID EARLIER WE'LL DO WHAT WE CAN. BOB |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: SINSULL Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:52 PM Damn. Bad day; bitchy mood; and I have to behave. Love you, Max. Take care of yourself and yours. SINS |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Steve in Idaho Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:58 PM Fortunato is correct about your children - I'm a shrink that works in family services - have equal time with them. You and your spouse are married for life when it comes to your children. I hope that your gentlness is reflected in your choice of a partner and that you both will rise above all your differences to continue to provide positive role modeling for your children. Steve |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: JenMuse Date: 02 Nov 01 - 12:58 PM As a brand-spankin' new "newbie" (hmmm, was that redundant??) I'd like to say that this is a very fine site, and I am rooting all the way for more vibes of love, peace, and cooperation. Please please please (!) keep up the good work, Max, and everyone who pitches in here. A wonderful community is a shame to waste - let's keep the dance going! JenMuse |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Mrrzy Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:01 PM Bully for you, Max! That's telling'm! I mean... me! |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,Chip A. Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:03 PM Lost my cookies AND hit the wrong button! Thanks Max for a place where I can find musical help and nurtureing. To the fighters: Take it outside! And, yes, I've been guilty too. Peace, Chip |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Cappuccino Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:03 PM Challenge accepted with appropriate respects. - Ian B |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: annamill Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:23 PM We love you Max. Wish we could help you. L.A. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Jim Dixon Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:24 PM Max: Since you say you don't want thanks, I will take you at your word. I just want to point out one thing: Mudcat is like the proverbial elephant being examined by the blind men. You know the story: One touches the elephant's ear and says, "An elephant is like a fan." One touches its tail and says, "An elephant is like a rope." One touches its trunk and says, "An elephant is like a snake." And so on. Mudcat, I've found, is the same in this respect. If you look at the music threads, you get one impression of what Mudcat is like, and if you look at the non-music discussions, you get a totally different one. I can't even count all the subcategories, each of which has its own flavor. Yes, I've seen hateful things at Mudcat, but I've also noticed that, at the same time hateful things are being said in one corner, there is another corner where things are serene, and people are graciously helping one another find lyrics, and so on. I've gotten so I can pretty well tell by a thread title whether reading it is going to raise my blood pressure, so I ignore those. I've learned by experience that wading into those disputes and telling people to be rational, or be kind, just doesn't work. I guess they have to learn for themselves that rancorous arguments just aren't worth the effort. Or maybe there are some people for whom it IS worth the effort. Although I don't understand what their payoff is, who am I to judge? If Mudcat goes away, what I will mainly miss is the hoard of song lyrics that exists in old threads. My major interest lately has been in finding and harvesting them for DigiTrad, which I hope will go on even if Mudcat doesn't. I've been working feverishly at this, because there seems to be a Malthusian principle at work. The archive of old threads seems to be growing at an exponential rate, and there's bound to come a day when you will decide it's not worth the effort to maintain it. I want to harvest as many good songs as possible before that happens. I don't want to brag, but you might try asking Susan of DT how many songs I have sent her. Then you will know how serious I am about this. And then there's Joe Offer. I don't want to even guess how much he has contributed. He and I are working on different ends of the elephant, so I hardly ever see what he's doing! |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Amos Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:34 PM Jim: Appreciate all your work at that end of the elephant -- you seem to be keeping her quite distracted!!
Antoine du Nez-Elongee, Trunk Doctor |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,john c Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:34 PM Max, I´ve been through a very messy divorce, my exwive is very seriously ill and today I was informed through a third party that someone I love very dearly and was an integral part of my band is leaving both me and the band -and the still the first thing I did when I got home from work is to check the Mudcat. Despite the flamers and trollers and BSers, the Mudcat community provides something very, very worthwhile for an awful lot of people and has become an indespensible part of their lives. You can be proud of it. And the important thing is, and always will be, that it is a community - with all the the strengths and weaknesses that brings with it. And I think we all need to know that PO number as soon as possible. All the best, John |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: DMcG Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:42 PM To push the animal analogy further, it would be appalling if a swarm of gnats - however irritating they are - killed off Mudcat. Yes, it has been harder of late to find music interests amongst all the other stuff that has been raised - but the interests are still there, and Mudcat continues to provide an incredible service to musicians of all standards. I hardly even count myself in the musician category, given my meagre standards, but I have used Mudcat almost daily since I first encountered it and it has given me great pleasure as well as useful information. Occasionally, I have been able to give a little back, and am grateful for the opportunity to do so. About the only thing I think I can do directly to address Max's challenge to 'show him' is to make sure I keep the focus on music. As it is, I very rarely post to non-music threads, but at least for the next month or two, if Max is willing to keep things going, other threads will be out-of-bounds for me. As for the happiness angle, I have always found that the people who I have spoken to through Mudcat have guaranteed that. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Peter T. Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:42 PM You may not need it said how important and valued you are, but I will say it anyway. The extraordinary things in this community are a direct result of your work and your dedication. That you have shown such patience and forbearance is a continuous miracle, and you have every right to have it wear thin, especially with what you are going through. I would simply say that it is the existence of Mudcat itself that makes me happy, not the content on a particular day (and the crummy parts are very minor). You created this sky: the fact that there are clouds across it occasionally does not hide the fact that it is the sky that matters. It is the idea, the possibility of community that makes the Mudcat. It falters, and silts up on occasion, but it is still the best, and it is your doing. Sorry if you don't want to be complimented, but I can't help it. yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,DonMeixner Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:44 PM Max I'll help as I can, when I can, and as often as I can. Just let me know. Don
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: John E Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:46 PM I know I'm only in town occasionally, but I've made friends here and it's like home. I've lost a few of those along the way and hate to lose another. I came here for the music and to learn. What can I do to help? |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Jim Krause Date: 02 Nov 01 - 01:53 PM Well, well, well, And I do a lot of lurking, so you wouldn't necessarily know that I'm here much. I often take advantage of the DigiTrad's existence, looking up lyrics to partially known folk songs. And that sure is a huge resource for which I cannot express the depth of my gratitude. About all I can offer are my good wishes. Like many who make their living in this biznes, the money is often pretty short. I guess that's life in the slow lane. ;-) As for the personal news, Max, well, I've been there too. Still dealing with it even after twenty-six years this Christmas. If there is a bright side to divorce, it is this: just more grist for the song mill. It is the oldest story in the world, and it will be told over and over again as long as we keep breaking each other's hearts. Bummer. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Date: 02 Nov 01 - 02:01 PM The Secret Santa thing has been great fun! Thanks to Clinton for dreaming it up. On my Civil War discussion list, we have what's known as Cranky Season. It usually starts in late fall, when the events are dropping off, and people get bored. So they start bitching and moaning and nitpicking, then it stops about March. I think we have a Cranky Season here too, exacerbated by the recent events of the world. And of course, some are crankier than others. I get plumb tired of it too. Hang in there, Max. :-) Cheers--------------- KFC |
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Subject: The Mudcat Is ... From: Clinton Hammond Date: 02 Nov 01 - 02:21 PM I'm not taking credit for the SS... I've been part of them on a few other MB's and was surprised that Mudcat, it's 'shiny happy community' never did one before... Glad you folks enjoy it though... have fun... " I strive to have no negative emotions in my life, especially hate. I don't even allow my daughter use the word" Yin and yang eh Max... and boy am I ever glad I don't have a dad who's a member of the thought police... There are ups in life and there are downs... hate is just as important and viable an emotion as love... some will even say you can't have one without the other... I hope Mudcat survives it's growing pains... It's a neat place with some really cool folks and it's a damn fine music resource as well... if it doesn't, it will be remembered fondly I know... all good things eh... Max, old beaner... good luck to ya... as so many here have said to me of late, I hope things improve in your corner! |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: nutty Date: 02 Nov 01 - 02:25 PM I've taken on board everything you have said Max and wish you luck. Mudcat brings a sense of community to a lot of lonely people ...myself included. and the meek shall inherit the earth |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,Claymore Date: 02 Nov 01 - 02:36 PM Roger your last, Wilco... |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: SharonA Date: 02 Nov 01 - 02:39 PM Hate, at Mudcat? I've seen a lot of anger, and a lot of venting, and some held grudges, but hate? Maybe I'm not reading the hateful threads... Overall, there's certainly A LOT more positive sentiment here than negative, but there's always room for improvement. I promise to use more qualifying statements in my posts, when I am in the midst of a lively debate, to the effect that I am arguing a point and not attacking the person(s) with whom I disagree. We're all entitled to our opinions, but we're also entitled to kind treatment from each other. Max, please do hang in there through all the nastiness of your divorce proceedings and all your other life changes, and know that we do appreciate you and all you do, more than we could ever express. Sharon |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Genie Date: 02 Nov 01 - 02:42 PM Yeah, Max, this site has been a real gold mine, for lyrics, tunes, historical background, etc. I really don't know how you folks keep it going, but I hope you can.
I will join others in taking the "no BS" pledge, if that will help. (I don't even open most of the BS threads, but I'll admit to having gotten sucked into some, though not in a hateful way.) But I can quit. Honest, I can.
Please post the PO Box soon. I would be glad to make a donation. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST Date: 02 Nov 01 - 02:49 PM Maybe it would be best if you just shut this fucker down Max, and make everyone get a real life.. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Dave Swan Date: 02 Nov 01 - 03:04 PM The good continues, Max. I've just begun a thread about Barry Finn's arrival at our house. It's a thread about music, friendship, and good times and it springs from your efforts. These things remain strong here in the village. Thanks, pal. Dave |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: kendall Date: 02 Nov 01 - 03:07 PM Just for the record, I got into a pissing contest with another Mudcatter about something I posted. He was enough of a gentleman to PM me, and we "threw all our toys out of the pram". It came down to a mis-understanding, and he apologized, I apologized, and we are now friends. Max, my friend, I'm here for whatever I can do. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: DougR Date: 02 Nov 01 - 03:08 PM Thank you for your positive suggestion, Guest, but I think most of the people who come here have a real life. The Mudcat just makes it better. DougR |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,vixen @ work Date: 02 Nov 01 - 03:18 PM Good Heavens-- That'll teach me to not to poke around in the BS threads...Now I don't know what's going on... Max--hang in there. You have a community that appreciates your existence, and a bright future in front of you. So does the Mudcat. Post the po box, or email it to me. You got the foxes in your corner! Vixen and Reynaud |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: catspaw49 Date: 02 Nov 01 - 03:24 PM Awferchrisskaes.........This is getting just like the birthday threads that Joe Offer says get so boring because everyone says the same thing. Joe was here last week and he's a helluva' guy so I want to keep on supporting his quest to keep these kind of threads from becoming a parade of the same old crappola. So Max, here's a swift kick in the balls and while you're bent over in pain, kiss my ass............Now put some ice on your nuts, have a shot of mouthwash, and get on with moving the server and all.............Good gawd man, get a move on. I get a cable modem next week and I can finally fulfill my dream of becoming a serious pain in the ass so don't foul me up by having a lot of downtime after that, huh? You realize this whole thing is because you were a philosophy major don't you? Additionally, you're the son of a railroader, you like folk and blues, and you play golf. From experience I can tell you that that is a combination which will completely foul up your life, so get used to it. Alright, that's enough of this shinola........Lemmee leave you with this..........
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......ahhh.......there ya' go.......now have a mediocre day huh?Spaw |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,BlueJay @ work Date: 02 Nov 01 - 03:33 PM Max, you are quite right, the core of the Mudcat should be protected, and I think to a large degree it is still there. Sure there is the BS and the flamers. But much of the BS helps people stay connected. And the flame wars, I try not to waste my time on them, though I am occasionally drawn in. Overall, there is much more good than bad here. Lots of wonderful folks, willing to help with any manner of musical,(or personal) issues. As a fairly amateur musician, I have less to add than many. But it really does my heart good when I am able to contribute in any small way. I really hope that is not taken from me. DougR- I too have a real life. And the Mudcat is an important part of it. Thanks, All, BlueJay |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: The Shambles Date: 02 Nov 01 - 03:35 PM Let us just do what Max requests.
I would like to say thanks anyway.
I Have bored everyone for nearly a year now, with many threads about the threat to sessions here in the UK.
With the help of Max's vision, his creation and many Mudcatters, I honestly beleive that a sensible outcome may be now possible, mainly because of both of these factors. Let's just make sure the positive always will outweigh the negative here.
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: kendall Date: 02 Nov 01 - 03:49 PM we need a replacement for Max, but, Alexander the great is dead, right? |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Mark Cohen Date: 02 Nov 01 - 04:00 PM Hey 'Spaw, don't forget Nittany Lions fan... |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Bill D Date: 02 Nov 01 - 04:12 PM we shall all hold our collective breath and hope the move is as painless as possible, Max...(and by the time is is done, Sunday or Monday we will ALL have turned nice shades of blue!) You got 98.247% good, loving folk here, Max...making this place beyond compare in the Cyber-world...don't let the 1.753% wear you down. **INHALING VERY DEEPLY**...and hoping it lasts till all the plugs are in... |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST Date: 02 Nov 01 - 04:17 PM If even on an occasion when we start out trying to be serious and mellow we get the typical shotgun Anon Guest thread implying that none of us have lives, it would seem that there is not too much hope for raising the level of discourse. Nonetheless I apologize for my share of being an SOB. The Cat has helped me grow musically. You may not appreciate the fisticuffs, Max, but please try to see that there can be growth thru that sort of thing too, as Kendall's post so nicely exemplifies. Some of us just need more primal scream therapy than others of us. CC tcarter@ci.ontario.ca.us just because I'm against anonymity right at the moment |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: katlaughing Date: 02 Nov 01 - 04:20 PM Thanks for letting us know, in more detail, what is happening over the next few days, max. I wish it would have worked out so that everyone coming off of the Getaway could have helped with the actual move. I'd like to second Peter T. and the others and also say, you know where I am, if there is anything I can do to help, let me know. There are a few around here who will attest to my being a good and willing listener and I take late night calls, so give me a holler if you just want to ramble, etc. May Manjushri, the Buddha of wisdom, in the aspect of Dharmaraja - the King of the Dharma, conquer all hindrances and remove all inner or outer obstacles for you. Namaste, luvyakat
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Art Thieme Date: 02 Nov 01 - 04:32 PM Max, Do what you must and be good to yourself when you do it. You deserve it. Art |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Deckman Date: 02 Nov 01 - 04:50 PM WOW! what a lot of information. I, for one, am going to take MAX at his bidding ... make it gentle, make it good, make it upbeat. As evidence, Max, I'd like you to look at the 46th posting I just placed on "Magical Musical Moments." It's a brief and pleasant tale. And by the way ... best wishes and CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: catspaw49 Date: 02 Nov 01 - 04:58 PM (BTW Bob [and Max].....That's one helluva' thread) Spaw |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Max Date: 02 Nov 01 - 05:54 PM And Spaw, I'm a hunter too. Wow, what a combo. Anyhow, seems like most of you understand, some of you don't and I'm not sure Clinton even read the damn post. Like I said, I'm fine. The comment about the divorce was simple in comparison of spite between my ex and GUESTS. There is a Mudcat clique, or core group, if you will. I call you the 1%ers. Half of my design efforts, functions, doodads, are for the 1%ers, half are for the other 99%. The 1%ers are so because they're here a lot, and they post a lot, not for any other reason than that. I ask more of you. I ask the 1%ers to simply represent us, the Mudcat, with pride, patience, empathy, tolerance, and love. I've seen some testiness lately. Don't you think I get pissed off? See me do much about it in the forum? You are the 1%, which means you are not the majority by far. Try not to forget about the other 99%. Don't forget, these are not just words on a screen, there are real people on the other side. People with lives, children, problems, careers, illnesses, weaknesses, real people just like me and just like you. I think sometimes we forget that. I have no problem with BS threads. In fact, there is a lot of use on this site for some BS. We have a large group of very knowledgeable people on many fronts. I'm gonna post a thread soon about recommendations for what to do about my car that is very broke. Figure someone will be able to help me. And that is a great thing because you are not random people, you are my friends and associates, I know you. There is certainly no other community that I am a part of which I could say that about. Now to the real point of this thread, updates about the move. Ragtime is now in my dining room (The New Mudcat Studios) up and running. Seems to be working fine (try it). It was the initial test for the whole move which should begin around 2pm EST tomorrow (Saturday). If you experience trouble tomorrow, just be patient and be assured my long-Robert-Johnson-like-fingers are going as fast as they can to get back up. First we carry all the machines here (I got 3 helpers and a pickup truck for that) then we scramble to change all the IP #'s and DNS records and web servers etc. Also, because of the nature of the Net, it may take a bit of time for the changes to propagate throughout the Net, so not everyone will have the same problems at the same time. The only uncertainty at this point, thanks to the Ragtime success, is if I'll blow fuses with 10 computers in the dining room. It has me worried, but that's the last hurdle in many that we've already overcome. Whew. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Steve in Idaho Date: 02 Nov 01 - 06:11 PM How many amps are all of your machines pulling while running Max? The kitchen has a 20 amp limit so you might check this out. Usually the kitchen on older places has two circuits of 20 amps each. Newer places have more. I was an electrician in another life - any questions - just ask - k? Steve |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: kendall Date: 02 Nov 01 - 06:24 PM Spaw and I are mechanics, what is your car doing? |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST Date: 02 Nov 01 - 06:27 PM I would like to thank Max, for all the same reasons that everybody thanks him. His efforts have provided me a forum to come and be contrarian for the sake of being contrarian, something that it is not usually possible for someone employed in corporate America. I would also like to thank him for finally acknowledging the existence of the Mudcat Inner Clique. Sure makes all the assholes who get up in arms whenever the clique gets mentioned look like dorks. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Bill D Date: 02 Nov 01 - 06:36 PM " There is a Mudcat clique, or core group, if you will. I call you the 1%ers. Half of my design efforts, functions, doodads, are for the 1%ers, half are for the other 99%. The 1%ers are so because they're here a lot, and they post a lot, not for any other reason than that. " seems to me that make certain 'guests' automatically PART of the inner clique *grin*....wonder where they wear their badges? |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Bill D Date: 02 Nov 01 - 06:43 PM ...and Ragtime seems to be fine, so far....but wait till Loki adds HER specialty to the basic Chaos!...go get 'em, Max! |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,chanteyranger Date: 02 Nov 01 - 08:36 PM Amen, Max, and amen, DougR. Your thoughts on this, Max, complement Joe Offers's efforts to get people to not post to flame/troll threads. Your thread hopefully will result in the tide of Mudcat posts swinging slowly but surely further into the positive side of things, and you've done us all a service. chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Tweed Date: 02 Nov 01 - 08:50 PM Just got in here myself and have had a ball reading the posts from the people you've assembled. Cletus' posts causes torrents of Pepsi to shoot out my nose every time I find one of his. Last night I was entertaining thoughts of shutting down my own small board and dragging the people over here to the big city. This is a real treasure chest and the people you have gathered in it are your treasure. Hope all works out well after the initial storm and bad craziness. This Mudcat Cafe is a very special kind of thing and I'm sure glad I bumbled in the other night. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Bill D Date: 02 Nov 01 - 09:25 PM y'all come back, Tweed...Max will |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,Annraoi Date: 02 Nov 01 - 09:54 PM Max, keep her lit !! I first got involved with the 'cat a couple of years ago and it was a revelation. Through its columns I renewed an old and very valued acquaintance, made and met a new friend and her husband - yes, Alison, I mean you - and became involved in a thread on Carrickfergus which has led me into a major research project. Philippa - another very valued source of information and support. I could go on, but I don't want to bore people. Max, Mudcat provides a service to traditional music of all descriptions which no other site on the Net can even come close to. We are a family, an extended family, but a family no less. Let's keep it that way. Annraoi |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Matthew Edwards Date: 02 Nov 01 - 09:56 PM Max I love the mixture of seriouness and inconsequence that this Forum provides, and there are many gems hidden away in odd places (Wolfgang found the text of The Dalesman's Litany tucked away in a Help message today). I skip an awful lot of threads, and home in on a few - but I may be missing a lot by doing so. Flamers and trollers and mischievious GUESTS are always going to be with us, but we could probably all make greater efforts to ignore them - even if once every Preston Guild {ie very rarely) they do make some valid points, or the responses to them bring out some essential quality of our shared love of music. The music is why I come here, but the interest I have in folk, traditional, and blues is only part of who I am, and I enjoy sharing other interests with people I have met here. Mudcat has enabled me to meet some very special people. Max you have created a space for all of us to share the music we love, and I for one will try to rise to your challenge to spread the message of this music, but all the same I still want to hear the silly jokes, and the funny stories. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Gypsy Date: 02 Nov 01 - 10:56 PM Yer right again, Max. Will continue to ignore inflammatory threads, and flamer/trolls. The only way to beat 'em. My favorite T shirt is the one that says "Hate is NOT a family value." Maybe it should be a uniform one day a year, huh? |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Banjer Date: 02 Nov 01 - 11:37 PM even if he has to sit there in his underwear, late into the night.. Hell, even ya don't wanna wear any underwear, it's your house, do what ya wanna do....(just make sure the camera is off, OK? |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Amos Date: 02 Nov 01 - 11:40 PM It would certainly add some zest to think of Max rebooting in the raw using all available rigid extensions..... |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Max Date: 02 Nov 01 - 11:50 PM Norton1, looks like the dining room is on one 20. Looks like the living room (no where near the dining room is on Two 20's. The kitchen is next to the dining room, and it appears to have a 20 for the fridge alone, and another 20. Also, there are two 40's that are connected like one switch with the word "Range" under one of the two. I assume this means the electric stove? Why two? I think there is one more twenty for the two bedrooms, one of which is next to the dining room. I have no idea how many amps computers pull. I need to get seven running in the dining room though. If the one 20 is not enough, I suppose I could run an extention cord from one of the bedrooms or the kitchen. Whould't look so good, but it would work. The circuit breaker is in the dining room, so If I do happen to need another circuit put in, it won't have to go too far. It is a historic building though. Need permits out the wazoo and aproval from the historic society just to drill a hole. kendal: I have a 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6, a very nice car, comfortable, power everything, CD player, good tires, etc. The day after the Getaway, the water pump exploded, car overheated and now 3 cylanders have no compression. We all figure the engine (150,000 miles) is caput. A used engine runs at least $1500, I'm told, plus I'm gonna need a new water pump and maybe a few other minor things. Anyway, may be between $2000 and $3000. Seems like too much to spend. So I'm thinking about selling it for scrap. Not sure how much I can get. People tell me to not just sell it to a junk yard cause I can get more for it elsewhere. Where? Thinking about putting it somewhere for a while till I'm in a better financial position, but is that even worth it? I have easy access to wheels till May, so that's not a big deal, I just want to save or make as much as I can in this deal. Night all... |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Steve in Idaho Date: 03 Nov 01 - 12:09 AM OK Max - On the back side of the computer should be a tag - metal one most likely (or aluminum) - and it will say how many watts it is rated at, amperage and that sort of thing. It will also say 110/120 @ 60MHZ - it's the rating for the appliance. All units have them. Mine is on the inside of the case so look there also. The two 40s are for the Range and it is 220/240 volts rated at 40 amps maximum. Takes two and this space isn't big enough for me to explain it - trust me it takes the two together to make it work. I'm guessing that you could run 10-15 computers on one circuit as they don't draw a lot of amperage. Don't know what to say about the historical society - bummer - Maybe you could come out of the bottom of the panel and put a dedicated circuit right under it for the machines? That sounds like the simple way to me - but I'm not there. Sleep well - I'll check in every once in a while tomorrow - If you want I could call you and walk you through whatever you need done. My nickel buddy - just pm the number to me if you need that level of help Steve |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Clinton Hammond Date: 03 Nov 01 - 01:14 AM Oh, I read yer post alright... |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 03 Nov 01 - 01:58 AM YES, the entire thread has been read (3 times)
Dear Max,
Apologies for the anxiety, grief, bitterness, hostility, which I may contributed in the past.
Looking at the MC photographs, there is acknowledgement that you are all, flesh and blood, vulnerable, sincere feeling, humans, and not "simulated beings."
I commiserate with your loss, and am sorry for any part that I may have played.
Sincerely,
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Dicho (Frank Staplin) Date: 03 Nov 01 - 02:06 AM No more answering to political questions for me. Some fun threads seem worthwhile because they bring up ideas, in a small way contributing to creativity. As a longtime Cherokee owner (I have two now, one 1985 and one 1995- guess which one I use in icy weather when everyone is out to play bumper-car- I will drive it until it is scrap). I would consider a new or rebuilt engine (if it is the 4.0 six it is a damn good one), provided the transmission is reasonably OK. $1500 (or even $2500) is a Hell of a lot less than a new one would be. Of course, you have to have a handle on the condition of the rest of the drive train. Cliches, but only you can decide. Perhaps it is time to set some guidelines for Mudcat. The lyrics and music are prime, but even here, some things could be cut down. Every composed tune that comes out gets rearranged, rewritten and otherwise modified to fit the performer; the original is the guts here. I would not be so restrictive with folk music because the variants often become as important or more important than the original. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: kendall Date: 03 Nov 01 - 07:01 AM Max, I'm afraid you have encountered the law of deminishing returns. An engine with 150k on it is not worth fixing. It may be as simple as a blown head gasket, or, it could be a warped head.Spaw would know about that! Do you have an honest mechanic? No, that is not an oxymoron! What you need to find out is, exactly what is the problem? then, decide if it is fixable.If the dead cylinders are all on the same head, it may be worth a head, but, if there are dead cylinders on both sides, the engine is probably junk. In any case another engine is much cheaper than another car. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: George Seto - af221@chebucto.ns.ca Date: 03 Nov 01 - 12:29 PM Max, I'd like to suggest that you separate HALF the computers and ensure they are on ONE breaker and HALF on a separate breaker. That way one blown circuit doesn't take out ALL the systems. Also, remember it isn't just the computer's power you have to count up. You have to include EVERY item which is plugged into the circuit, monitors, toasters, printers, modems. Also, I'd leave 5 Amps to spare. Here in Canada, it's 15Amps for all household circuits. 15X120 = 1800 Watts. So, 10Amps would let you run 1200 Watts. Just a simple precaution.
Oh, if you do use the extension cords thing, Don't let a fire or insurance inspector ANYWHERE near the place. You don't want them to have a heart attack. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: MudGuard Date: 03 Nov 01 - 12:45 PM Max, did you check whether the heart attack rate among Mudcatters was higher than usual in the hours after starting this thread? I wouldn't be surprised! Wish you all the best! |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Homeless Date: 03 Nov 01 - 01:31 PM Max - something else to keep in mind re: running a computer in the kitchen. You don't want your computer plugged into the same circuit as the refrigerator - when the compressor on the fridge kicks on, it runs a hell of a spike thru the line. This could cause the machines to reboot unless they're on a surge suppressing UPS. The same holds true for lines with an air conditioner, washing machines, well pumps, etc. Anything with an instant, high-draw motor. (By now, everyone's heard the story of the computer that rebooted every time they flushed the toilet, right?) |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: GUEST,poffice Date: 03 Nov 01 - 02:02 PM Just to let you know you go worldwide on other Language servers. I am living in Hungary and have been looking for the American Pledge of Alligance by Red Skelton (I got it through two of your contributors withing a few hours.)On the origional page for my server they listed a place to find music (zene) I do know a few words. It was Sept.12 of this year. I figured I had nothing to loose looking at your site. Low-and-behold the site was MUDCAT in English. Just to let you know this site has kept me sane as I don't speak Hungarian and here I can read others opinions on world events and everyday life. Keep up the good work. |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: katlaughing Date: 03 Nov 01 - 02:06 PM poffice, thanks for letting us know and welcome to the Mudcat! |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Linda Kelly Date: 03 Nov 01 - 02:52 PM Max -in Hull you are a legend!!!!! We are Rastafarians to your Hile Salassi (wrong spelling- many apologies)- in fact we are planning to abduct you before the next UK Mudcat meeting and serve you up in between Liz the Squeak's thighs!!!!You make the difference to people's lives even when they don't deserve it -and I talk from personal experience!!! Thankyou for giving me so many things and for allowing me access to great songs and great people -even the church didn't do that!!!! |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: catspaw49 Date: 03 Nov 01 - 08:34 PM geeziz......... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: No BS: The Mudcat Is Shutting Down From: Rory B Date: 03 Nov 01 - 08:38 PM Hi Max....I am still a newbie to mudcat and I just wanted to say that as part of the 99% I love mudcat...DW sent me here and I have loved it so far. It has been a great source of information to me...its truly wonderful. I especially enjoyed ricks sitting in front of the TV practicing the right hand technique idea. I pop in here daily...zip through the threads and explore the ones that interest me. That is the great thing about it...if you don't like the topic just move on. So do not be discouraged by the occasional idiot...for the most part it is fantastic!! (and I think spaw should write a book) hugggss -Rory- |