"The use of terms like 'snigger snogwriter' is yet another sign of the attempts by Anglocentric musicians lording it over others--never a way to bring more folks in the door."

May I point out that there were two terms to which I had objections, the second being "singer/songwhiners", which was, i believe, posted by one of our American cousins. There are folk "nazis" on both sides of the Atlantic.

In response to your post, Ron Olesko, I hadn't realised till now that yours was the first use of that term on this thread. I can only say that, while I understand your reasoning, any comment that puts people off the idea of visiting folk clubs can only be counterproductive if the aim is to get them along to listen to what is good in that arena.

I don't profess to know all the answers, but I do know this. If people are dissuaded from attending the venues where I appear, they will never find out whether I am any good, or not.

Don T.