On the one hand -- if recreational aircraft are toys -- then models are in good company. Ultralights are "toys". The Cessna 150s and 172s I used to fly are "toys". And airshow aerobatic planes, warbirds, and bizjets are "toys" for big kids with a lot more money than I have.

On the other hand -- the FAA "gets it". FAR Part 107 does NOT refer to model aircraft as "toys". It calls them small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). Operators are Pilots In Command (PICs) just as they are in the full-scale world. Might be a little pretentious, yes. But at least the FAA understands that if you expect people to behave in a professional manner there's no harm in giving them a little professional respect. You don't belittle them in order to put them in their place.

I've made it clear that I don't hate the player. I've repeatedly stated that I recognize Franklin has every right to advocate for whatever position he chooses. Sure, I've argued forcefully and passionately and will continue to do so. I ask you to recall that Franklin "welcomed" me here with an allegation that I was either a banned individual returning under a new name, or a tool of AMA headquarters. I am neither of those things; I am a longtime hobbyist who just wants his pastime left alone.

Since Franklin has cast aspersions on my motivations, and that's apparently OK with the moderators -- I see no reason I shouldn't inquire about his. We should all be bound by the same rules here. Shouldn't we?

Certainly not! I appreciate your wishes for reasonableness and decorum.