I agree with Polly. I think Marc has scored an own goal here. I think the problem is that the "in crowd" from Nashville are always looking at things from THEIR own perspective. If their set up and music is so above the standard of everyone else what have they to fear from outside competition that they have to close ranks so much and be so insular and nepotistic? I thought that the free market system of conservatism that they hold so dear allowed fair competition for all.

How can the cream rise to the top when only diluted, processed milk from one cow is allowed into the churn?