My dear Badger,

I am NOT involved with Pickering or any other festival other than wanting to attend. I felt the need to defend this festival and it's organisers for a several reasons.

1) I'm an ardent fan of most of the acts that are appearing at Pickering

2) I'm an ardent fan of this kind of 'greenfield' festival

3) I hate f*****g bullies, and that's exactly what you are! Why don't you give the organisers a break. I hope they sell out with this event and make lots and lots of fast bucks.

4) I have EVERY understanding of what a folk festival is. I've been to enough.

5) Why would I want to interview stewards dickbrain? I'm contemplating being one! Duh!!!

6) Regarding 'cheap advertising' - This is the LAST place I'd want to advertise a DECENT folk festival if I were the organiser. Talk about falling on deaf ears.

7) Methinks that maybe YOU have an axe to grind. Is it affecting ticket sales?

Your friend - The Input