Many good points here on both sides!

To each, his/her own!

Many of us have families, jobs and other committments and interests that limit participation, as well as the general lack of time and/or money.

Personally, however, often the lack of an event/events, such as the no DO in NYC this year are more dissapointing than having too many to select from.

Nontheless, let's all be thankful for what we have, no?

-Mark