Dave:

One of the changes is definitely an increase in the voices from UK side. Musically, this is something to celebrate since there is such a depth of knowleedge and history into our ANglo Saxon musical roots. On the other hand, the humour which they add often escapes me, and muddies things up for me -- it is either too subtle for me, or it calls on a very different context than I am accustomed to culturally, or perhaps it really is shallow and banal when it seems that way. But you know what? I don't care, because these are my kind of people -- singers and musicians -- and I am glad to have a common cyberlocale to share with them even if I do not always understand their jokes. It is fun to bedivided by a common language, actually :>)!

I do call on those who feel critical of the atmosphere on the 'Cat to take responsibility for contributing what they feel would be better, instead of jerking off with their ugly little critiques. It adds nothing to the community. The key question is, "What are you going to do about it?". And, "Will that improve things?". You are capable humans and are just as empowered to add to the tone around here as anyone on the list, so quit whining, guys.


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