A agree with much of what you say Carol but I'm not sure that the life will be squeezed out of Mudcat. I think Mudcat will continue for several years with some drifting in, some drifting out and some returning. Much of this is probably natuaral and caused by circumstances other than politics, rows and fears.

What is most worrying to me is there does seem to be general agreement about Mudcat having changed (before my time) and that there have been a number of the more expert posters leaving, and leaving in greater numbers than they are replaced.

I'm not suggesting that every whim can be catered for but I agree that compromises should at least be considered. It, too me, seems rather sad that a forum which has "a magazine dedicated to folk and blues" should at times seem so indiferent to these losses.

Jon