With the unique exception of the gaylas, I think skye1 hit the nail. FT is almost 10 years old and has more members than ever, it's a natural evolution to have different events that target different segments of the audience. I'm confident that Randy, the MOD's and his team are on the pulse enough to make sure that no matter how things diversify, the values of FT and our common bond of travel will remain the thread that ties it all together.

What I'm shocked to hear is the awful manners and behavior that attendees have shown to the organizers. It's sad that those who can calculate EQM and cost-per point with their eyes closed can't pay their fare share for a dinner! Folks who can drop everything for a MR can't adheare to a reservation deadline, etc. I wish there could be an eBay style "feedback" system for members. I'm guessing the deadbeats, unreasonable requests and complaints would come to a quick end with such a system.