Coming from a classical background I walked in here backwards and have learned a great deal. Below the line I relearned english. Now I have as many folk instruments as classical but not the talent to play them all.

20 years ago flame wars here were the norm. As I evolved mudcat became more civilized on its own. I miss the wild west legacy of Spaw and the like but generations change.

I don't touch facebook and expose myself to 20,000 beardedbruces.
Many comments here are cringeworthy in their racism or condesention etc. but calling out each one may teach the individual but harm the overall good will of the community.