What's coming through to me is that, though we share an interest in folk music--some professionally & some just personally--that is not the only aspect to our personalities (no joke!). Once we get to know each other through the folk music aspect, it's nice to be able to share some of the other parts of our personalities & lives, as well. I really like there being a mix in the threads--some strictly music & some not--& I get a kick out of the banter back & forth, on or off-subject. Perhaps some of the messages would be better sent as personal mail (Plug for the email site!) or not. Language offends some; generally, I think that's their problem; we hear it on the street every day, anyway. One thing to consider, though, & I've voiced this to a few privately--when you post on the Mudcat, you are leaving a permanent(?) & cumulative record of who you are. Sometimes, I wonder if some of you consider that before you post?

best to all,

bbc