"Why do people feel the need to slag others off? What can the "decent majority" on this forum do about it?"

I don't know if the 'decent majority' can do anything except remain positive and avoid being dragged into these 'discussions'. The folk fraternity, as one might expect, just seems to reflect society as a whole ('hole?') where some individuals are driven by ideas of self-perfection and delight in the condemnation and criticism of others. This is very sad and may well be a flaw in the human species, or perhaps it is what has driven human life to 'win' in the battle with other species. Sad!

As far as Bellowhead are concerned I like them, and if I didn't then I wouldn't be 'slagging them off' on this forum. It was The Spinners and The Corries who were my introduction to folk music back in the late 60's and they have received a lot of criticism on this forum over the years.

I hope that this forum can overcome the negativity and confrontations that some contributors revel in. If it doesn't, no problem, I'll just stop logging on.