I have not been influenced by Mudcat in the five months I've been here. My parents began to notice my insanity when I asked for a guitar for Christmas. I already play four instruments. My protest was "But...but...all the other singers have one!" The reply was "What other singers?" I had to confess--I'd been spending time on Mudcat again. They're beginning to worry I'll get crazy ideas about being a professional musician.... (kidding, of course, they're paying for me to study music in college)