I suppose the Mudcat could be totally rewritten using a different organizing scheme..(like perhaps the one in Usenet newsgroups, or the one used by Jon Freeman)...but then we would have complaints about that! People's minds work differently....some want **categories** so they are barely aware of stuff that they are not interested in.... others want to browse & graze and sample everything. I have several wishes that I am unlikely to see.

Some want ONLY instrumental stuff...some only lyrics. Some love discussing physics, politics and cat hair in between their songs...others want the place **pure** and unspoiled by BS...

For a place that, like Topsy, just grew, the joint has held together remarkably well! The music threads are alive, the BS is down there, if you wanta look....and the technical achievements of Max and Jeff astound me! "Messages since last visit".."SuperSearch" "Personal Messages" "Chat Room" "Reverse sorting" "Auto BlueClicky Maker" ..........on & on & on...even those who 'wish' it were different usually manage.

It is what it is...and it has provided a world-wide network for sharing lots of music...and some other stuff..

I am grateful, even if it NEVER get perfect.