Mmmmm - I think your depiction of a regular folk concert is a bit misguided if you think that the concerts you describe are the norm, Lizzie. I have never been to one remotely like that but I guess that you must have been through some very bad experiences to make you so bitter. I do apologise if I had any part of making the concerts you go to so miserable.

Anyway, if I can just take you up on a couple of points. There are far too many to address them all and, as I said earlier, I would like this to be a thread on what you can do rather than what you can't.

I get the impression that you approve of dancing at concerts while you disapprove of people wearing earplugs or knitting, May I ask why? As I said earlier I find that knitting is non-disruptive and certainly would not spoil my enjoyment of the gig. Ear plugs are necessary for people with some type of aural disability and are non-invasive to anyone else and completely invisible once in.

Dancing, when invited to do so, is very enjoyable to both do and watch. However, when people dance uninvited, in front of the stage or down the isles the dancers often block peoples view of the people who have paid to see the artist. Is that really fair? What is more, I may not actually want to see someone dancing, particular out of step and rhythm as non-performers often are, yet I am forced to do so by the attitude that their enjoyment is more important than mine. Again, is that fair?

No need for the diatribe again - either sarcastic or otherwise. I know I am prone to sarcasm every now and then but I am trying to give it up so I will forgive you:-) Just let us know how kitting or earplugs spoil your enjoyment and let us know why you feel spoiling other peoples enjoyment by uninvited dancing is OK.

Cheers

DtG