It seems to me some of you folks just like to yell at each other, or be smart asses. I will make a couple of observations, not that I think it will make much difference:

- the first piece of session etiquette involves watching and making sure you fit in, who is the dominant/leader in the group, and what rules they seem to be following.

- if a session is advertised by encouraging folks to bring their instruments, then a session leader (regardless of age) should be prepared for folks of varying ability, and make allowances for them, and be encouraging.

- excluding folks by freezing them out simply shows a lack of class, not how good you are. BTW, I have done some work in Nashville and Toronto. Do you know how many fantastic players are sitting on the bench? Smugness just shows you to be an immature idiot, who will find out soon enough that there are many great players. But the type of performer that lives on in the memory of all is usually one that is gracious.

- your comment about Ruth Archer demonstrates that you have much growing up to do. I suppose we have all been there, so perhaps you will grow out of this.