Roger, I don't see anything wrong with such recommendations. As I recall, these aren't huge franchises, they're individuals or independent establishments where you're a satisfied customer. This is recommending something to your friends. In the same way, I see 'Cat performers mentioning new CD's that they've just produced as sharing their latest accomplishments more than advertizing. Naturally, if some 'Catters choose to buy a copy, that helps one of our own make a living. This is still different than some stranger barging in with a thread for the sole purpose of plugging a CD to a bunch of strangers. As I recall, on the "title" page of the Mudcat Cafe, the Powers That Be say that they want reviews, etc. I see your postings along those lines.