Late arriving. Thought it was a follow up thread to the previous one about ideas for the site.
I'm disappointed in that Sorcha asked the question publicly but I don't disagree that the question was asked. I'm sure she has contributed to this site as much (and maybe a lot more)as any member. I may not agree with a lot that she has to say, but I do hold her in respect of her right to offer her opinion. I think that maybe Sorcha has been an active member longer than many of us and should be treated with respect. instead of telling a member to get lost or some other negative adjective that just leaves hurt it would be a lot more respectful and not as hurtful to just disagree in a positive way. As an example; "Sorcha, I don't agree with you but you are entitled to your opinion". BTW, that is also my opinion.

Leadfingers,
While reading all the threads I kept thinking that I would be in favor of a membership fee. Here I get to the last post and you make the suggestion.
I believe that it would solve many problems such as the one just occurring as well as it would help Max out in that he wouldn't have to appear to be begging all the time. How much for membership would have to be determined by Max and his team. I have no idea.    But I don't think it would be to hard to figure out how much it would cost to become a member. It would save so much time instead of trying to come up with ideas to raise funds or asking for money. The number of members divided into an approximate $ value per year. There would be a problem for "Guests" however.
Mudcat has been of great value to me in many ways. I have met musicians and made friends. I have promoted the festival I run. I have had questions answered in threads I have started and the list goes on. I probably have spent way to much time on this site but that is because I'm hooked. All this has a dollar value that I could never afford.
Adrien