GUEST,Shimrod

The point that I'm trying to make is that if you take the attitude that you have some sort of 'right' to perform and to hog a session

Two entirely separate things. Yes, at a Come-All-Ye you have a right to sing. That's what Come-All-Ye means. No, nobody has a right to hog a session no matter how good they are.

- even though you've put minimal effort in and can't even be bothered to learn the words you are showing disrespect to the other members of the singaround and to the songs.

Where do you find these people Shimmy? In my experience they are so rare as to not constitute a problem.

The point I was trying to make with my X Factor comment was that I find it distasteful that some people consider themselves worthy enough to stand in judgement over others. How good are you?

If you are concerned with raising standards, start with yourself. Practice hard and YOU will give a good performance and inspire others to do likewise.