well, I would be suprised if NO one objected to the ads. WE all wish the internet washout hadn't ruined Max's business that was supporting it. I hate those 'ads' on National Public Radio, and the semi-annual beg-a-thons, too, but I grit my teeth and live with it, because I don't want to see it dry up. (I send them a bit, too, when I can afford it).

I am aware (personally) of several other avenues Max pursued to try to deal with the money issue before considering this, and I know why a couple of them didn't work out, and it is disappointing.

What we (Mudcat) are doing now, with donation, occasional auctions, and CD & calendar sales, have barely sufficed, and I know this is nowhere NEAR a profit making enterprise, so I will put up with the ads if it turns out they help.

Harpy...it is too bad that this hits you so hard...I really hope you'll figger out how to 'not look' at the stuff, and decide that Max is really doing the best he can...