Somehow this message is not getting across. Ignorance can sometimes be defined as doing things the same way and expecting a different result.
The O.P. of above doesn't get the the fact that this argument doesn't apply to the public attending York.....if more (public) folks were into O Gauge, this thread would almost be a moot. It's simple, join or don't join the TCA! That is ignorance 4 sure!
Why don't we put up a wall between the dealer halls and the member halls. Basically have two meets at the same time: one open to all and one open to members only. The dealers will get the added traffic and the public will get a chance to see the hobby. The member halls will retain their tax free status :-)
Don't know if CAPPILOT has really read/comprehended the descriptions of York A L R E A D Y having exclusive "members only halls", but the above quote indicates how this thread keeps its' legs ( oh WHY?) ................the reason the EDTCA York show is what it is, comes from many clever thinking heads ALREADY having mulled over the logistics of having such a show, and the votes of TCA members. The EDTCA show is fine as it is........it was always meant as a members only, just like your OWN family activities are exclusionary, until a friend is invited or new son-in-law enters the picture!
