Most of what FX1 posted in the General BBS I agreed with.
I felt he was spot on w/ his descriptions.
I even typed out a reply on his thread, but decided "nah" and didn't post it. Not really worth the effort. (so what am I doing now? I'm betting wasting my time writing this to tell the truth)
Granted, I have had a blast in the AvA at times, but I have also had and equal or greater amount of what FX1 described. (save the spying bit, but I never really cared about that kind of thing, nor pay it much mind.)
I DO find the personal attacks on FX1 as very telling on the character of the AvA if you consider yourself someone that represents what one will find in that arena.
Provide the readers of the AvA forum who might be considering flying in that arena a reason to go there.
If you disagree with FX1, write out a post on what your experiences in the AvA are. Share with the readers what a typical experience in the AvA is for you, and how that differs from what FX1 described.
I think I will refrain from flying the AvA a bit longer untill I see that it has indeed "changed", or HTC finally "kills it" off. Durn shame too because that arena has always had "potential", and if you go back 3-4 years or more it was a great place to fly in.