U know I was interested in what u ur saying up until the last one or two paragraphs. Do u really think a lot of us don't see and know about what ur talking about?
I wanted to answer this statement but didn't want to change the theme of the other thread.
Yes, yes I do think that, and so do many in the business. If you go back in the archives you can find all sorts of references of fans complaining that show xyz didn't add anything this year or last. But in reality xyz added generators, upgraded cable on the ground and rolling stock, but that wasn't good enough for the posters.
And yes I do think many many people do forget how much a show actually brings to a community. You always hear about they take money out of town, but you never hear about the non profits that sell food, work the parking and maybe even clean up. For many the fair or festival is their main or only fundraiser.
See I am a realist, I watch everyday people doing and saying the what have you done for me lately type BS. This is a very bad thing for people who say they love the business.
Again just wanted to answer your question and NOT change the theme of the other thread. I mean I actually thought a "tip of the hat" to all the shows, their workers and anyone associated with this great act of kindness was in order. Especially since they (the showmen and women) aren't doing it for the publicity.