Thank you for your input.. I was just asking a honest question since I am new to this message board this year.. Of course I did not think that this entire fourm is going to be raving about Crown..I am also aware that I can choose what I want to read and this is exactly why I only visited the Crown thread.. By doing so, I did however expect to see discussions and opinions discussed in a mature and positive way without rudeness, sarcasm, and bashing..this is why I asked if this is the norm here..so I could decide if this place was for me..I can handle people's opinions and understand that everyone is entitled to theirs.. it is the rudeness, sarcasm, negativity, and bashing that I do not have patience for so this is obviously not the place for me.. I too am super passionate about drum corps but I would never make my self look like a ### by being rude, negative, bashing, or mocking any corps, any drum corps members or staff as I have the upmost respect for ALL who participate.. For the record- I do not think you are a jerk and no offense taken!!☺️ Thanks again for the input..enjoy the rest of the season!!