RE: It is not my intent to start a feud, BUT
I am fortunate to have three flying fields accessible. two club fields and one public. I use all three. I actually find the club fields more friendly. The public field is a little bit cliqueish. It kind of turned me off at first, but I realize now that the regulars get a little worn out helping people they only see once. Usually kids with a new RTF they have no clue what to do with. One crash and they're off to something else. Now that I've been around a while, I find them to be actually good people. The club, on the other hand, was friendly from the start. Maybe the commitment of AMA and club dues makes them realize you're there to stay! On balance I'd say I've met very few unpleasant people in this hobby. Most people will bend over backwards to help, I try to do the same!