I doubt very much if anyone is rapping your knuckles, you just need to take the time to work out the correct place to post stuff that's all.
From what you have said Kings Hall in Stoke is definitely a must go for you, you will love it!
I'm one of those annoying people that enjoys it now as much I've always done. That said, I do find myself looking round and asking my mates "please tell me I don't look like that"
I do know people that get really down about it all (as in they are selling up every time they go to a 'not so good' night). If you do find yourself getting like that the trick is to be more selective about where you go and to take it for what it is.
It's only a night out at the end of the day (yeah right)
People who want it easy? People who want to DJ without putting any commitment into it? People who think they should be on prime time with their pressings / bootlegs?
Why not make the whole night originals only - nothing to moan about then
Mad money that. Quality tune for sure but always £200ish like you say
ps: give Carl a kick from me and remind him he has an appointment in Runcorn on May 19th
Was asked last night by some kind soul to post my plays so here goes
Kenny Lewis - What's Her Name - Buddah
Roy Robert - I Know What To Do - Tina
Perfections - I Love You My Love - SVR
Matadors - Say Yes Baby - Chavis
Archie Bell - Thousand Wonders - Atlantic
Venturas - Heart of Love - Green Light
Incredibles - Crying Heart - Audio Arts
Lovemasters - Pushin and Pullin - Jacklyn
Foreign Blue Renaisance - Finding You - Kohoutech
Ambassadors - I Need Someone - Uptown
Falcons - Good Good Feeling - Big Wheel
Calvin Williams - Lonely You'll Be - Northern Del-La
Lillian Dupree - Hide & Seek - D Town
E Rodney Jones - Peace of Mind - Tuff
Steve Mancha - Monday Through Thursday - Groovesville
Johnny McCall - I Need You - Alteen
Masqueraders - How - La Beat
Exits - Got To Have Money - Gemini
Precisions - If This Is Love - Drew
Celest Hardie - You're Gone - Reynolds
Reggie Soul - World of Ecstasy - Capri
James Bell - Love of My Girl - 3 Diamonds
Four Voices - Your Love Is Getting Stronger - Voice