I enjoy the "chat" portion of the Mudcat song circles, whatever they're called. When I'm singing, I just don't look at the screen, so I'm not bothered or offended at all by ongoing conversation. I used to attend the Seattle Song Circle all the time when I lived there, and I miss that kind of interaction, so for me it's a plus. But, chacun a son goulash.

Aloha,
Mark