What's all the fuss? Mudcat is, period! I'm a relative newcomer. In fact, today is the first time I've signed on independent of Bat Goddess's aegis in over a year. (Thanks Joe for the tips) But it's a rare day that I don't find at least one thread to pique my interest. And if I don't, it's no big deal.

There are many threads that do not have any appeal to my varied interests, but they do appeal to others, and for that I hope they continue. I suppose it's like television (haven't watched it in nearly twenty years), if you don't like what's on, change the channel. On the other hand, it's better than TV because you can create your own channel and if no one else tunes in to it, so be it.

And if there is a thread that you are really interested in, add to it. Threads only atrophy from lack of attention. Don't bitch on the threads that offend you, ignore them.

And in conclusion, aside from providing an exciting source of information and discourse, musical and otherwise, Mudcat has enabled me and Linn to meet so many warm, wonderful people over the course of the past year; at Barry Finn's, at our house, at the Press Room, at NEFFA, and most recently at the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival May these meetings never end.

Don't change a damned thing, just let it evolve -- Tom