Yes, that's the other side of the argument. It really depends on how much you feel financial gain is important. No judgment here at all. If I wrote a song I would be happy with anybody singing it to their heart's content, and would not give a bugger about dosh, but that's me and I'm not typical. I have always earned my living outside of folk as a broadcaster, and now I'm happily retired. (Don't get me started on the BBC and payments and royalties). I just don't like middlemen which is why I have turned down any number of recording contracts that have come my way. That said I had forgotten how MCPS charges on presumed sales! I wonder what suit thought that one up. Here I go again! Take no notice.