Well... if there's a danger we might lose a magazine that has consistently championed folk and roots music from the UK and beyond, that's a bloody shame and a significant cause for concern. fRoots is and has long been good value for money, well written, open-minded and a magazine well worth supporting. If it went, there's nothing around that would fill its shoes anywhere near adequately. There's some crossover with R2(Rock 'n' Reel) but that's catering to different audience. And fRoots has always had a far broader scope and vision than the other UK folk mags (and better writers).

Sugarfoot Jack, you're letting your misplaced sense of outrage get in the way of engaging the old braincells. If you read what Ian said you know damned well he wasn't talking about all Mudcat users, just the usual suspects. And he's right. Here's a thought - Max, Mudcat's founder, also thinks he's right. The logic of your position therefore means you should boycott Mudcat too. Still, nothing like letting an opportunity to take umbrage go to waste, eh?