[Does anyone else think...]

You got to stop thinking of BDC as a competitive group. That's not their purpose, nor their intentions.

Besides, both SCV and Vanguard Cadets have performed in the same class before and no one complained.

It's all cool

Exactly - live and let live with best wishes to all!

[A Spartan Invitation]

No staff member. Just an observer. I think its crazy and absurd. That is all.

I think you misunderstood my comments. I am in agreement here - believe me and unless I am totally mistaken, I was unaware that those of us who read and contribute here were a "jury and judge" among any/all topics. I thought we were just sharing information, ideas, etc about an activity that we all loved in order to improve upon it for us all and the activity .

After reading all of the comments and antagonistic postings, I see that many feel that it is the "be all" and end all " for some who are looking for a venue that may supply them with the "validation" that they must not be earning elsewhere.

Good luck Spartans Staff, returning and new members, AND the Administration - ignore this extraneous catharsis of emotion from so many that should not be trying to sway opinions in any way. Be true to your (individual) souls.

I agree with Oldguard. Best wishes everyone - but instead of "carry on", I say....move on!

.......and "LEAVE IT ON THE FIELD!"

[A Spartan Invitation]

"Et tu, Brute?"

Hmm ... "What goes around comes around" ... ?

May those who quote this as truth think about the fact it then must also apply to themselves ...

I'm sorry ... I don't know you, but I know where I can find the name that goes with these initials ... I've been know to pay pretty close attention to details in my life ... it has actually saved my life a few times ...

I really wish you and everyone else here only the best.

I cannot tell all of you how sad all of this makes me. The more I read, the more I think ... change can be a good thing.

I will be signing off DCP now. Not sure if, or when, I will be back.

I want to leave you with the most important lesson my old instuctor ever taught me ... it has been a life-long lesson ... and I am still learning it ...

"Corpsmanship begins and ends with what you think about yourself and others."

AMEN Oldguard - AMEN

[A Spartan Invitation]

PATHETIC.

Agreed! Also - remarkably lacking in "class." There appears to be alot of misused energy - think about what could be accomplished by everyone if all of these energies were going toward some positive endeavors.

[Spokane Thunder Announce 2008 Program]

Well, now we know why there isn't more news posted here by open-class units....

Agreed! It never ceases to amaze me how some that would claim to love this activity could/would be so discouraging to others involved. There is more than enough negativity around - Wouldn't it be great if the "egos" would consider perpetuating the positive or if unable to - walk away quietly...

[Brand X Camp Report]

I've heard from more than one unreliable source that this "crack" unit is applying for World Class.

Actually, it is the "Underworld" Class