WiIlliam - we do appreciate your positive spin on the thing - some things I hadn't thought of.
And not to beat a dead horse - but the camping on the beach part is big draw for attendance.
Since there is no other place to register our thoughts, short of rumor-mongering, at least hear it out and edit if it gets negative.
I don't see a lot of dwelling on the negative at this point, as Mission said... at least there is discussion around it.
My concern is when you hear people are bowing out because of it, or lack of it, you have consider it as a factor.
It was almost a turning point in my decision as well. Flying from Arizona and camping I have ta travel light - no trees for a hammock almost kills it. I'm still attending this year but ended up making rather pricey arrangements in town. This will be a factor in the future.
Let's focus on fixing the logistics for living history demos, maybe future events will offer a return to camping on the beach.
In the mean time, hopefully the powers that be - will at least listen.
mP