PS , Fliers1 this is NOT an attack on you , I know you didn't write the article you posted that I called garbage , and I'm sure we all know way more friendly people in our clubs than we know mean people . The mean old unwelcoming curmudgeon does indeed exist* , but in such small numbers that I can not accept that as the only reason our hobby is not all that popular with the general public .
* And is not ever the type to take on the club instructor duties anyway ....