I think that Max, awhile back referred to a "Core Group" of "regulars" that he tended to listen to more about changes. He phrased it that this was the group that was always around and most often involved in doing things from answering requests, to adding tunes in Midi, to just general BSing.....and it's obviously true. The makeup of that "Core Group" changes as their ability to participate changes and ANYONE can be a part of it. Amos for instance is a part of that group although he spent a long period off the 'Cat. Same with WyoWoman.

New folks become a part of it all the time and others drift away. Perfectly natural. The "Clique" thing IS intended to portray something sinister as though Max and this entire is site is coerced into actions only allowed by the this group. The idea is ludicrous and is obviously not the case. The basis of it lies in the "Core Group" and that there are a few in the core who are here all the time.......Me, Sorcha, kat, BillD., Mario, etc......We have a regular meeting to plot the course of Mudcat and stomp out that which we don't like BTW..........

Bottom line? This is a damn friendly site for one of it's size. Growth has garnered both amazing input and complete assholes for the Mudcat. I suppose you can expect that with the growth.......and for all of those who do find it a friendly place, it's easy to get mad when someone says it isn't.........oh well...........

Liked Rick's comments and Amos' too....the stuff's getting to be old hat anymore....

Spaw