Regular input from Max as to the financial state of the union would help. I've made contributions a few times before in response to some crisis or other, but I haven't kept it up on a regular basis. My fault of course, but human nature seems to require some kind of structure. It wouldn't have to a regular begging thread from Max. Perhaps it could be a separate section that you could click on (like Mudcat auction) and find out where we are financially.

Also, much as it pains me to agree with my loquacious compatriot, Clinton has a point about Mudcat being self supporting that should be investigated. I'm no Internet expert, so I don't know the answer, but if more money could be raised through Internet advertising, I don't think we should be trying to achieve a state of folkie non-capitalist purity.

Finally, it would be nice to get some acknowledgment for contributions, even if they aren't tax deductible.

Edmund