Originally Posted by
astrohog
EXACTLY! I agree that as participants in this hobby, we have an obligation to minimize risk to the non-participating public, even if it means that there is a higher risk that we suffer injury or harm. It is one of the prices to pay to play. Very simple, really.
Agree.
Originally Posted by
astrohog
Kind of like the free flight contest video that was posted a while back. There should be no individual liablility posed on the participants in that event by the spectators who CHOSE to attend an event where they know there is an increased chance for harm as opposed to, say, staying in bed!
I'm less convinced the hobby will be successful here. MLB is adding more extensive netting as a result of injuries to spectators. I think the concept of knowing of a risk is evaporating in favor of the injured party.