With all due respect to all squadrons participating in FSO...
It seems to me that the mentality of "If you don't do it our way, we're not flying" is pretty disrespectful to those running the event.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and yours is certainly quite valid. However, to chose not to participate, well that just seems kinda rude. Next thing you know, if you don't get the side you want, well your just not gonna fly. Don't get the aircraft you want....well we're sitting this one out too. Next thing you know it's a circus trying to juggle just who's flying this time and who isn't.
When this setup was designed, squads were assigned and the CM's, CiC's, and supporting squadrons were all counting on having this many slots filled. When you suddenly pull your squad because you don't like the setup, rules, planes, or who's in charge this go round....well you throw a wrench in the works, and that's just not cool. You have, as a squad made a commitment to fly in the FSO, for better or worse. If you don't like the setup, that's quite all right. You adapt, make the best of what you have, and get out there and let the bad guys have it! But you have to at least give it a try.
Sometimes you get the sweet ride, sometimes the lemon. You take your lumps and deal with it knowing that you've done your turn in the trenches.
As stated, this event has become quite awesome over the last couple years, and the tweaking can only improve the event. By trying out new things, you get a good feel for what works, what doesn't, and insight on how to make it even better the next time. It also prevents stagnation, and complacency. If you don't explore new possibilities, you shut down an awful lot of awesome that sits just around the corner.
With that said, party on dudes!
And remember, I said "With all due respect"
