"But (on the third hand), I do think clubs with definite expectations are a better thing. If I was starting a session now I'd advertise it as "mostly (but not exclusively) traditional". (Fortunately, I don't need to.)"

Pip,

Thanks for responding. I think there are 2 seperate questions that you are commenting on here. Style AND competence. I'm still not cleat why advertising a session as "mostly (but not exclusively) traditional" (not saying this is not a good thing BTW) raises performance standards?

Personally I can enjoy trad or other stuff.... but think we should encourage a high standard of performance for all.