When you put in that "automatic formatting" deal, so people don't have to insert HTML line breaks, will it work retroactively? I mean, when there are songs already posted in old threads without HTML, will they now appear correctly?

They will appear correctly. --Jeff
You sure 'bout dat, Jeff?? I haven't seen that retroactive linebreak feature, but I guess it's possible. -Joe Offer-
Sorry, I misread that. I thought the question was about songs that are already formatted. It won't change the formatting of existing posts. --Jeff

On the "start a new thread" page, please add some explanation of what the prefixes mean. I think a lot of people are put off by the "BS" prefix and don't realize that it is intended to be used for ALL non-music topics. In fact, maybe you should do away with the "BS" prefix altogether and replace it with "NM" for "Non-Music." And if you change this, could you change everything retroactively?

I think we will improve this, but not likely retroactively. --Jeff

I recall when I signed up as a member, I was asked whether I wanted my email address and other information to be available to other members. I answered "yes," but now that I'm a member, I don't see any way to get that info about others. (OK, I know it's hidden, but shouldn't this information be right out in the open? For other members, I mean.)

The problem with including all of them in the Member Photos &Info section now is that several members aren't around anymore, and many email address are surely defunct. I want to discuss this with Max and maybe come up with something. If you want your email address included in MP&I, please PM it to me. --Jeff

When a person signs on as a member, I think they should receive some explanation about how cookies work. Even a simple statement like "There is now a cookie on your computer - a small file that stores your Mudcat handle and your password. For more information, click here."

It's in the FAQ, but that might also be good to include in the the welcome message, maybe on the registration page too. --Jeff

When you click on a person's name/handle and get a list of all their messages -- it would be nice to be able to limit that list to a certain period. I don't want to see ALL of Spaw's postings -- that would take hours to download -- but I might want to see what he has posted recently.

I have been thinking about that one. Maybe scrolling through one page at a time. --Jeff

And could you clarify the rules about how one officially gets permission to make fun of Spaw? I am waiting eagerly for my certificate to appear in my mailbox. I think I've been around long enough, haven't I? Even if you don't count the time I spent in the penalty box for making fun of him prematurely.