I am right there with you, pj! The title alone is inflammatory; especially when Rick has been such an important teacher, friend, host, etc. to so many Mudcatters as well as been a well-recognised professional for many years in the folk world.

Sophocleese, have you ever stopped to think that if someone had the guts to sign their real name, the reaction might not be so vehement? It's been done around here and people have been able to mostly keep a lid on it and be respectful of each other. If one is going to state something so challenging and personally attacking as the title of this thread, then they damn well should have the chutzpah to sign their known Mudcat name!

katscratching (thanks pj, I like that!)