Ishmael,

>If/When such a meeting happens I won't be attending. I'm just a photographer with a big mouth and its about time I shut up.

I don't think your quote, above, is true. I get the impression that you're in a position to get the message through that more people than EH think actually care deeply, and have strong opinions. We want to know how to get our feellings registered.
You are not a "photographer with a big mouth". You contribute a good deal to this site, in my opinion, and I'm not trying to arse-lick when I say that. People may give you some argument here and there, but that's the nature of the forum. Your news, experiences and views are much appreciated, at least by me, and I can tell from the posts, by many others.
Keep it up, and never shut up,
Much respect and regards,
TE.