I would never fall for the bait! Dang, I just did it...crap...

Oh well, I am probably one of those you mention... So I guess its only fitting I explain myself some.

Originally I came to RCU like most others...Just wanting to learn and share what little I knew about RC modeling. One day I happened on to this forum and was soon appalled at the contempt people here had for Non-AMA modelers. It seemed every word was orchestrated to deride the NON AMA modeler. Many times outright calling them irresponsible ingrates... I was then and have been an AMA member ever since. I find that mindset to be so very counter to the real core of what the Academy is truly about. Sure, it depends on interpretation but you have to start somewhere. I always seem to find myself trying to undo double standards and slighted subjectivity...and this place is rich in that vein...