I don't want to improve my singing technique, Dick, it would bring me no benefit. I am happy with my mediocre technique. When I worked I was exceptionally good at designing and implementing highly available IT systems. I worked hard at that, enjoyed it and it brought me and my family great benefits. Singing I just do for pleasure. If someone else likes it, that is a bonus. If they do not, tough shit.

I don't find Mudcat a waste of time. Do you?

Jim, sorry, but I can't help liking what I like more than what you like. When I was a folk club organiser I was very aware of what people wanted and I did not just book what I liked. I even booked... Oh, better not go there ;-) Now I am a "civilian" I have no such constraints. I can pick and choose which acts I go to see and I find a good range of acts that I really appreciate in the folk clubs near me. You did not so you moved elsewhere. Good for you.