Well, I don't know exactly why Max started this place, but I would venture to guess that it had something to do with wanting to create a place where people could come together to participate in a common interest. I think that probably started out to be a common interest in folk and blues music, but it has certainly grown beyond that. My point is that anyone who has participated in this place is, by definition, a stakeholder. That's all it takes. Participate. Read a thread. Post a lyric. Answer a question. Send some bucks. Whatever. We are all stakeholders.

As far as the cookie thing goes, John, I am reminded of a Dennis the Menance cartoon. Joey is saying to Dennis that they should be good so Mrs. Wilson will give the a cookie. Dennis responds, "Mrs. Wilson doesn't give us cookies 'cause we're good, Joey. She gives us cookies 'cause she is good." Max is our Mrs. Wilson.

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