Originally Posted by astrohog

This is where I usually have a problem with your posts. Truth is truth, NOT, "whatever that may be".



It's kind of like the pot calling the kettle black. You post about how large and lucrative the drone events and when Mike comments on a picture and it doesn't look as grand as what you may have portrayed it to be, you reply with a classic, "but what about YOUR event" post. THAT is a classic thread derailer right there. THEN, after clearly establishing (numerous times over numerous threads) that your definition of a successful event is based on the amount of prizes, you then turn it around and ask Mike why more "traditional" events need to charge parking fees, landing fees and a prize fund?

As far as personal attacks go, it is clear that you consider it a personal attack when one points out a flaw in your debate tactics or logic. I do not consider that a personal attack, rather a way to keep the discussion fair and meaningful.

Remember, this hobby IS about the enjoyment and personal satisfaction of all who participate. That is the fundamental basis for all of these threads, this forum and others and, ultimately the AMA. Each of us have different interests within this hobby and achieve our enjoyment and contentment in many different ways. It is neither, "right" or "wrong" to provide a prize fund for events. There may be some modelers who judge the success of an event by the amount of prizes offered. That is fine, but it does not change the fact that others may judge the same event by how many people enjoyed participating, spectating or volunteering.

I have never met you, Porcia, without knowing you it would be unfair of me to make a judgement about you. Pointing out the tactics you use in order to try and prove yourself' "right" and others, "wrong", simply does not constitute' "personal attacks". I am sorry, but your feelings, and what you believe, do not and will not, necessarily constitute the facts.

Astro