Also, as a guest, the FAQ was easy to find--at the top right of the page with the other links, clearly marked. The FAQ gives clear, concise instructions in how to post.Seemed easy and breezy to me!
And I too would like to second the suggestion that you don't lose any sleep over the fear of failing. If you DIDN'T have such fears about a new endeavor, then I'd be worried about you!
Really Jon, I am very impressed with your effort, and I think having one more folk music forum to discuss music on the internet is always A Good Thing. Whether usenet, or private mailing list, or website forums, there needs to be more, not less diversity and choice. IMNSHO!
You are doing a great service to the entire on-line folk music community. Mudcat is but one part of that, as is rec.music.folk. And now Folkinfo.org! Welcome home!