Surely we want to help support the talents and livelihoods of Mudcats? Surely that is why these people have web sites? By word of mouth it may result in sales. And on the flipside, what harm can it do?
For instance, I would like to see Buddy Tabor of Alaska get better known. He is a remarkable songwriter and a gritty political singer. If his name and clips were posted in that kind of link I'd be all for it.