Jim, you contradict yourself so much that there is no point in spelling it out. It is sad because, if you would only drop your prejudices, you would find that there is much going on in UK folk clubs that you would enjoy and even admire. It's your loss.

On your own admission, you walked out on the UK folk revival ten years ago. Some of us stayed and are doing our best for the music we love. If you have nothing positive to contribute, go away and leave us alone.

I know nothing will persuade you, but thank you for allowing me to use you as a sound board to express my views about "what it's all about".