I think what is somewhat disappointing about the FaF thread in particular being closed, is that of all three current BNP related discussions, the FaF thread was the ONLY thread which very *specifically pertains to Folk Music*. Yes there was substantial thread drift, but the organisation itself is one for folk enthusiasts wishing to take demonstrate their discomfort at traditional British Folk Music and Arts, being currently targeted by the BNP in particular and utilised for far-right, nationalistic, and racist propaganda.

While some of those across the pond, might think we're creating a big old storm in a teacup about all this, considering the historical precedent for similar strategies by the Nazi's during WWII and the current increase of interest in and apparent support for far-right politics in the UK (especially amid a time of economic trouble), this issue is of current and key importance to British Folk enthusiasts. As such, whatever threads concerning associated topics happen to be current, I'll try to make sure links to FaF sites are present, for any interested parties.

Otherwise there does seem to be something of a deluge of associated threads currently, which is why I can understand Joe's decision to close one (albeit with some chagrin, that it happened to be the only one that was specifically pertinent to this board and its membership).

I expect this thread will be closed, but I hope that if a later thread is initiated with further updates about FaF Folk Musical events, that it will be posted (and indeed permitted to remain) Above the Line, where other music threads are posted, and indeed where most of the relevent British membership tend to congregate.