Well, I also must say that the Mudcat has had absolutely no influence on me. Other than having loads of CDs in my house, some of whose artists I have never met. Oh, and other than finding myself quoting a bit of wisdom or arcane knowledge to friends of mine who, strangely, have all become familiar with Mudcat, the name. Oh, and other than finding myself worrying about certain individuals whom I have not met in meat space. Or being excited about a new adventure for someone whom I have not met. And other than knowing where to go when I need a question answered, whether it involves lyrics to a song I just heard or for advice on how to organize and run a folk club or maybe a computer related problem.

So I would say that no, I have not been influenced by Mudcat.