[George]

Going to let my ignorance show through here. Been following these threads with great interest. Am quite surprised though to see no mention of using alphabetical rotation(Last name, First Name). It would seem on the surface that alphabetical rotation woule cure more problems than it would generate. For example, placing a singer in the rotation would be automatic eliminating the "selective bumping" making it completely impersonal. Also, if a singer wants to both solo and duet, the solo would be in his(or her) name, and the duet in the partner's name. Normally this would automatically space them out as the probability of them having identical last and first names is rather remote. After the initial rush, as they sign in they take their turn. If the rotation has passed their letter, they wait until it comes around again, if not they get up when it comes up. Bumping will still occur, but an understandable one that should take the decision making burden off the KJ's hands. The guy named Zycowski still won't like it, but may accept it easier than the way he's getting bumped now as he has been conditioned all his life to getting at the end of the line.

Obviously this was just skimming the surface. I'll let you guys ponder the details.

Dunno, just brainstorming. My hat's off to you guys for the work you do and the crud you put up with doing it. I wouldn't want the problem.

Take Care,

George