I still don't get how what you posted is a core dispute? This game is about air combat... Pretty sure that has been pointed out.. Please explain..
And, if you don't think there is a downside, why are you here attempting to make a point against it? If they have a valid argument let them make it.. You're not helping either side.. You're just here.. fluffing the thread..
I'm pointing out that there are those who do not agree with OP point of view and until some compromise solution is reached I seriously doubt that HTC will make any change out of fear it will irritate one faction or the other. Truth be told, I doubt HTC will make any changes period, but a compromise might have a better shot at getting consideration.
Not seen any name calling other than you calling yourself the messenger...
You should reread the thread. Grizz called me the messenger. I did, however, reply in kind to him in a way meant to be funny and disarming without being disrespectful. If it was taken as disrespectful I apologize.
Thread fluffing...I had not heard that but its certainly applicable to a few. Carry on.
Not my intent to fluff this thread. My intent is to point out the need for a compromise both sides can get behind. You know, like the one from you own squad member a few pages back?
Keep in mind that the typical response from the hardliners from both sides to any compromise idea is to poo on it, insist their approach is
clearly best, and flatly state that everyone else just needs to get behind it. As semp pointed out...this debate's been going on for a while now with no cookie for either side. I should know....I've read most of them over the past several years. Doesn't seem like a productive approach to me. Maybe a middle road compromise might get both sides half a cookie?
Damn. There I go again using italics. And I actually halfway agreed with semp too! Heretical! 
