Azizi, I do understand - and I agree with you. You, as usual, are quite clear.

The only thing I would take exception to is your repeated desire to have another self-identified 'person of color' on the Mudcat. It doesn't seem likely to me that many Black people swim in these waters, if only because 'folk' music has not traditionally been the genre of choice of most Black people. (Come to think of it - #1. how did you find this site? #2: How about you spreading the word about the Cat?))

I realize that the Cat advertises itself as being a 'folk and blues' site but the blues don't/doesn't(?) seem nearly as prominent in practice.

Hmmmm. Reading that over it comes across as being snippy. I hope not. I value you- and besides, like me, you are a Saggie!