Willdo,
Last time I checked everything had a price tag including freedom

Willdo I think the reason why your comments and MikeMc's comments in regards to learning to fly on your own cause so much debate is because, many people aren't fortunate enough (or know enough) to find a place that is safe enough to attempt learning to fly on their own.

For me personally whenever I read one of these do it yourself threads I get a mental picture of a barely in control model terrorizing the town park It may not be representitive of the posters intentions but it is there none the less. I think that the people that post these warnings that seem to bother you and Mike may also have similiar mental pictures.

I don't look at it at as attempting to control others behavior or stifle creativity, Rather I think its people who enjoy this activity attempting to help others.