The only 'good' thing about crap performers getting spots is that it CAN encourage some one else to 'Have a Go' !

For a moment there I thought you were talking about teenagers with acne, Leadfingers :-)

But actually, you make a valid point. Usually the first time I go anywhere new (session, etc.) I feel a bit apprehensive about what sort of standard the 'regulars' are, in case they're all brilliant and much better than me. If they were, I might be a bit scared of performing in front of them.

But usually what happens is that there are some people who aren't really that good, which gives me confidence that I'll be accepted OK.

From that point of view, I guess it's good that there are people around who aren't very good but don't realise it, or maybe they just don't care what other people think.

But letting these people perform a floor spot is a different issue - they shouldn't, IMO.