Tyke, I guess it is to much to ask you to believe that a number of people including mudcatters have found that open formats work well and that part of the fun has been meeting new people and getting to know them and this has happened to such an extent that one of the regualars decided to host a site as part of this effort.

I didn't want this to turn into an open/closed or other paltalk argument but quite frankly some of the comments regarding new recruits/flag flying, quality and now the purpose of the unplugged rooms has been outrageous.

The sad reality is that while a number of mudcatters have remained blinkered in closed rooms (others have enjoyed both), a small community of people who love live music and wanted to share with others has started to develop. It would have been nice if all the mudcatters had chosen to be part of it.

Jon