Thanks for the potted history Matt - it does explain some of the comments and angst that I've seen.

I guess it's only right to respect the view of the majority whether or not you agree with it, however I can't help but feel that the Hobie camp takes itself far, far too seriously what with this and its attitude toward other classes (the infamous Hobie edict springs to mind). Sometimes people just don't help themselves to be better thought of!