RESULT: uk.music.folk passes 137:7 Author: Mark Alexander Email: mark@alexr.co.uk Date: 1996/01/22 Forums: uk.net.news.announce, uk.net.news.config, rec.music.folk, rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic Message-ID: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESULT unmoderated group uk.music.folk passes 137:7 Voting for this CFV closed 23:59:59 UTC, 20 January 1996 This vote was conducted by a neutral third party. For voting questions only contact Mark Alexander For questions about the proposal itself contact Andy Howell SUMMARY One Liner: UK discussion for those interested in folk/roots/acoustic music uk.music.folk passes 137 yes : 7 no For group passage, YES votes must be a majority of all valid (YES and NO) votes. There also must be at least 12 more YES votes than NO votes. There is a five day discussion period after these results are posted. If no serious allegations of voting irregularities are raised, the group will be created shortly thereafter. DISTRIBUTION This RESULT will be cross-posted to the following relevant newsgroups: uk.net.news.announce,uk.net.news.config,rec.music.folk and rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic RATIONALE Newsgroups relating to folk and roots music are very successful. However, groups such as rec.music.folk and rec.music.celtic are essentially North American discussion groups. Traffic in these groups is very heavy and while much of it is of interest discussion tends to be dominated by contributions from specific geographical areas, for example, california. Yet there are many UK contributors to these groups although many feel that they are really only able to access these groups sporadically. Many performers are now on the internet as are mainstream magazines such as Folk Roots and an increasing number of UK folk promoters, agents and specialist dealers. The group was accidently created, prior to Christmas. During its short life (of 2 days) it clearly proved to be popular and I have received many messages of support from those who were lurking and not posting in the new group. CHARTER This new group will be for those interested in folk/roots/acoustic music here in the UK. Defining folk music has always been a precarious task. However, this new group will cover all of those types of music that you would expect to see in a folk - folk/blues club. Most of us who are into this kind of music have very catholic tastes and this is reflected by the booking policies of most clubs. I would expect to see discussion of: traditionalists such as Martin Carthy; classic folk rock as exemplified by Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span; contemporary groups and performers such as Edward II, the Poozies, the superb new young performers such as White & Cutting, Kerr & Carthy, etc., Christine Collister, Clive Gregson; world music performers who regularly perform in the UK. The new group will encourage the people to post details of: tours; folk club listings; WWW sites dedicated to folk/roots music; specialist music outlets; festivals; and musical instruments, etc. In short, this group will aim to be the natural home for all of those interested in UK-based folk music. Moderation: No moderation Advertising: Advertising from performers, specialist companies, instrument makers and small independent labels will be allowed although advertising from national chains will not be encouraged. The group will look to provide support for specialist companies seeking contact with customers in these narrow markets. Binaries: No FINAL VOTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The following list of addresses is copyright 1996 by AlexR Sales. Use for any purpose other than verifying the vote for this newsgroup is prohibited. Voted No -------- Allyn Dimock Craig Cockburn Dennis J. Gormley J.D.McRury Marion Wood Neil Berkowitz Roy Omond Voted YES --------- Alan Glover Alan J Holmes Alan John Burke Andrew JL Garrett Andrew Polshaw Andrew Pullen Andy Howell Andy Kent Andy Mabbett Andy Seagroatt Angus Fraser Arwel Parry Barry Johnson Ben Taylor Bob Walton Brian Heywood Bruce Lindsay Carrie Warr Cat Eldridge Chirstopher E JONES Chris Croughton Chris Newport Chris Timson Claire Elmes Claire Speed Cliff Furnald Clint Mann <100703.3041@CompuServe.COM> Dave Clark Dave Grundy <100530.3367@compuserve.com> Dave Heasman Dave Le Good Dave Love Dave Malcolm David A. Eger David Bloor David G. Bell David Hall David Mossman Doug Weller Dr G M Weakley Dr J.S. Marsland Dr John Barrow Elaine Charlson Elizabeth Rolph Ethan Hack Gervase Webb Gordon Gilmore Gordon Jones Graham Gudgin Guy Snape Howard Andrews Hugh Waterhouse <100724.2222@compuserve.com> Ian Anderson Ian Peattie Illtud Daniel J. P. Gilliver (John) Jack Bramah James Berriman Janice Willetts Jeff Dennison Jim Trash John Morris John Tierney <100727.2615@compuserve.com> John Wilson Jonathon Fenton Julian Back Katharine Baker Katherine Grey Kaven Dedman Keith Bean keith brettell Kevin Hodgkinson Kevin Lee Kevin Rolph Larry Winger M.H.Coult Malcolm Mladenovic Mark Smith Mark Woollard Martin Banks Michael Pritchard Mick Durham Mike Ellsion Mike Hockenhull Nancy Kalish <72074.1760@CompuServe.COM> Neil Corbett Nick Shears Nigel Ashton Pam Bishop Paul Carpenter Paul Harrison Paul Lydon Paul Ostwind Paul Treadway Pete Hughes Pete Masheder Pete McClelland <100127.1044@compuserve.com> Pete Thomas <100750.3220@compuserve.com> Pete Young Peter Auber Peter D Budd Peter Knaggs Peter M. Simon Philip Raymond Barr Philip Tiplady Phillip Mannion <101454.2611@compuserve.com> Randal Bays Ric Harwood Richard Chaff Richard Histon Richard Letts Richard Robinson Robert Price Robert Schifreen Robin Walker Roger Boardman Russell Clarke Sally Whytehead Selma Kaplan Simon Gray Stephen Dark Stephen Lowe-Watson Stephen Tonkin Steve Ellwood Steve Harris Steve Lewin Steve R Charters Steve Unsworth Stewart Mac Intyre Ted Allwood Tim Bray Tim Willets Tom Morgan tony young Trevor Curry <100433.1121@compuserve.com> Vivienne Bloomfield Willian Johnstone -- Mark Alexander - Volunteer Votetaker, UK-VOTING