Larry said: Who the cares why any event was organized the important thing
"IT WAS".

Well said Larry.  And to belabor the point let me add this.  The various
online vendors are as much a part of our VW community as those of us that do
business with them. Does anyone (who stayed warm long into the night)
begrudge the cord of fire wood Van-Cafe donated and delivered to SDM this
year?  Does anyone resent the incredible amount of parts and 'stuff' donated
by a bunch of vendors for the raffle at BBTB and the good that is done with
the money raised?  If you think that there is some nefarious reason an event
or gathering was organized then don't attend.  Otherwise let me suggest the
two rules the WetWesties have for attending a camp out:  1) Show up 2) Enjoy