Severn posted:Thoughtful criticism is one thing... but why does this forum attract so many bomb throwers? Actually I'm not particularly turned off by that myself... yet it is noticeable.
I do find the negativity somewhat off-putting, but I won't let that affect me in my enjoyment of the hobby in general, or York in particular. I think the real question is: what is at the root of the "bomb-throwing?" I suspect that the majority of it is that some people can't go to York for one reason or another (like geography, finances, work commitments, family commitments, etc.) and are envious or jealous of those that can, and some just want to benefit from the hard work done by the Eastern Division without having to give back to the organization (the TCA) in the form of membership dues.
Andy
