here are my opinions... 1. if you have a groupthink that has evolved, be kind enough to let new people in on it. To use ____ as an example, they were forever telling new people just sing whatever you like, and then when they sang "Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine.." it was not really appreciated...if you really want to do a particular type of songs..say so. 2. If you really hate the blue book, say so. Don't forbid people from using it for themselves, but discourage them from insisting that others turn to page so and so..explain why...... 3. Bad music will drive out good. 4. Instruments will drive out singing. 5. Someone came up with a good rule for parodies....a regular song should not be followed by it's parody...it is very jarring and I think insulting to the singer......and parodies will drive out regular songs...

that's all for now. mg