I am posting this as a second opinion as Jon was a bit concerned that he might have appeared nasty to people he genuinely likes and respects.

I very rarely use Mudcat myself, only a brief peep in occasionally, but I continually say thankyou to it and Jon for the setting up of The Annexe and folkinfo. and understand and uphold the reasons for their beginning.
Through the Annexe I have gained good friends and learned a lot, and through folkinfo have gained so much knowledge on folk music.

I hate to be addictively dependant on anything, even chocolates! ;>)

I think small, hate mindless controversy and the speed at which Mudcat moves and it's sheer size, I don't think I would miss Mudcat at all now that I have the Annexe.