Is it OK to raise performance standards by being selective about who gets a floor spot ?
I'd like to provoke a discussion about raising the bar on floor spots. There are plenty of folk clubs that I enjoy, and will continue to do so (if they still let me in after this) where everyone gets a go. I'm not suggesting that they've got it wrong but it can be quite dismal when the standard is not very high and some people keep away because of it. I want to encourage a higher standard of performance at Loughton as one of the club's attractions. So when the room is full I propose to be selective when it comes to floor spots in favour of those I know are good (not just those I like!) and those I haven't seen before (or can't remember!). I recognise and accept that some people might be put off. That's not my intention, I'd really like to raise the bar if I can.
It may not work of course.
So – the question is – what do you think? Is it unthinkable to behave like this ?