To listen to people playing via Hear Me
To get help finding tunes
To discuss music
To get diverted to politics (sorry)

Unexpected Bonuses of Mudcat
I find people discussing music that is new to me
people are very helpful and spend their time helping me out
99.9% of the people here seem to be damn good people

when it all gets a bit sad I can turn the computer off, play some music or go down the pub - is that the time! whistle class in the pub in half and hour must go....
Thanks everyone - Mbo could you please play some Tom Petty onetime?