On a serious note, I personally do not know why the AMA forum was the one that was designated to allow flames, trolls and hate and discontent in the first place. I have been a member of the AMA for many years, and while it is not perfect, it has done more for us than any of us has done for it. I personally feel that if not for the AMA, we would have lost our radio frequencies years ago. There have been instances where the AMA has been instrumental in helping a club secure a flying field. Do I even need to mention the supplimental insurance that membership provides?

There have been attempts over the years for the formation of other groups. They have (with 2 notable exceptions) failed. There is strength in numbers, and while I do not personally agree with every decision that comes out of Muncie, I do feel that they have the best interest of the modeling world at heart. Remember what is good for those of us who are only interested in scale rc models, is not necessarialy good for those who only fly park flyers, or combat etc.

I have been participating in this hobby for more years than some of you have been alive. I do not profess to have all the answers, but, I guarentee you all that you don't have all the answers as well. What we need to do is elect the best people for the job, and allow them to do that job. Then we need to stand with them when the decisions are made, and realize that these decisions are made, not for our personal satisfaction, but rather for the good of this hobby and all the different facets that this hobby encompasses.

That's just my humble opinion, probably won't be yours.