Jeri, I was thinking as I did laundry awhile ago, about what it is that attracts people to things. Often, it IS who is doing the thing or leading it or hosting it... people put their own stamp on it. Maybe the smartest, simplest, most loving thing that could happen would be for the thread titles to reflect this... it IS that way in "real life..."

Maybe, for instance, people try Person X's room, and love it, and look forward to returning, because dang it, that Person X, now, they know how to throw a good party. Or make strangers feel welcome. Or help new people find their voice.... whatever gift each admin has. Why not just title a thread, "Kat's Online Mudcat Song Circle" or Dave's Online Open Mike" or (heavnes!) "Matt's Electric Online Jamarama" or whatever personal invitation one cares to issue, and let things be what they simply ARE, which is a whole wealth of interesting opportunities.

Sheeshe! Even the tavern threads have had crazy, unique titles that give a clue what kind of fun is afoot. MORE CLUES. Give me MORE CLUES, and just DO what you most long to DO. Do what's in your heart, and then stop apologizing for it!

Aside into necessary laughter before I get so serious I implode-- a rave, not a rant:

(Oooo!! We have a really BIG PROBLEM here Jeri!!! Too MANY online singing/listening opportunities! How AWFUL!! LOL!!! It is to laugh!!! People would rather argue in threads than get the heck online and SING? Whassup widDAT? I wouldn't be writing now if this damn computer could visit these damn divisive problem rooms!!! I'd be hopping from room to room like a little slut!!! I'd be adminning a hymn sing! I'd..... what would you be doing Jeri??)

Better living through electronics. "They" promised!

~S~