Lizzie.
I refuse to be lectured/hectored by you on this subject.
You assume a lot, and actually know very little.
I had the honour of working with John Peel for over 30 years. Andy Kershaw for at least 20. Verity and Fiona on Late Junction since it's inception. I have also produced several CD's (Not least being Nic Jones "Unearthed")

The whole point of this thread (as I see it) was to make people aware of the dangers in giving up the rights of their work to someone else....no more, no less.
I will not apologise for warning artists to avoid such a place as My Space.
If you want to find artists/tunes/songs/ etc...Just ask the questions here!!
I've learnt an enourmous amount from the good people of the Cat. From all parts of the world. All given (nearly!!) with good heart and good spirit.
Knowing how some artists have been ripped off by various shysters over the years. I'm hardly going to give a glowing endorsement to, what is a frankly, very dodgy outfit run by a very rich foreigner.

And to finish, that, as someone who didn't even have the courage to come up to me at Sidmouth in Feb to say hello. How dare you assume that you understand what my agenda might be.

End Ralph