OK, I seem to be the motivating factor, at least in part, for not doing another HT-driven type sponsored DO.
I hereby renounce, recant, and reject any critical aspersions I may have cast on such an event and hope that Dan does another with those members who are deserving, however that term is defined by the individual/entity sponsoring such an event.
(Besides, I've spent enough time with Dan to last me awhile
)