RE: If there was no ARF's, would you still be in the hobby?
Avaiojet.... here is what I wrote:
"What I haven't seen is anyone say that I assemble ARF's.....or I build kits or scratch planes....NOT to fly either."
Now you have said it, so I can't say it any more. However, you might have disgusting people in your club... some of us do.. I know of a "few." However, that has never kept me from flying...just from liking them, but that goes for more than just this hobby.