Nathan, most including myself will wholeheartedly agree with you. Enjoying some classic designs in competition is what it's all about. But clearly there is animosity from some. There are a few undeniable facts about human nature, one being, people don't like being told what to do. The SPA has been an established entity for some time, and as such, it has operated under a framework of rules established by it's members and it's board of directors. If you want to compete in an SPA contest, you have to operate under its rules. Many classic pattern fans like slightly newer designs or just in general some designs that aren't legal under the SPA's current rules. I don't understand the thinking that makes a person mad about this. This would be like showing up to an AMA event with a large IMAC plane. They would tell you they operate under a 2meter and 11lb rule, and you need to fly something that fits that. There is no reaon to be angry about it or harbor animosity toward one group or another. If your likes fit within the SPA's framework, fly SPA, if they fall under BPA's framework, fly BPA, but don't cast dispersions on either group for it.