I can't be picky. All I ask is that you check the Md5's before you send me the SHN's, which is the only format I prefer to trade in. I'm not a newbie, but I learn new things everytime I trade, so, we'll pretend I am one. For that reason (maybe?), I am very newbie friendly. E-mail me for what you'd like, and I ask that occasionally you offer something yourself? As far as CD-R brands go, I usually use TDK's. If that conflicts with any one, they should let me know. I'm not aware of any problems with my burner and "brand errors". That's it. Enough.