It may seem ridiculous, but it is important, obviously, to some of us.

Thomas the Rhymer, I am surprised at what you've said about Alex, and disappointed. This site has been about learning and sharing and all have been welcomed without need of any "credentials." One might ask you the same question you posed to Alex...why are you here? We all, presumably, have music in common. I've certainly found that to be true with Alex.

We have had cyber-stalking on here before, in fact there is one well-known nemesis of mine, who still follows around posting after me, once in awhile. I can laugh about it now, but when the worst of it was going on, not just with the one I mentioned but also with a couple of others who'd joined forces, I can tell you it was horrible and not to be tolerated.

Mudcat is supposed to be about everyone's love of folk music and the camaraderie which goes with it. Alex, I hope you will be able to ignore the dickheads who sling arrows and that you will continue to be a part of this community.

kat