Not for me, quite the contrary.
Eric is correct that those that aren't marching behind the 2 or 3 people in charge are attacked, whether they be owners or not. We've already heard how at least some of the names on the original petition were obtained under false pretenses. We also have a site supposedly for concerned owners where concerned owners aren't welcome if they don't agree in writing up front and provide far more personal information than I personally would be comfortable providing. IMO, the website URL does not tell the story as was mentioned above.
I don't recall anything along those lines but this is a long thread so my memory could be failing. I recall that I suggested several times that there was risk esp. for Allan given his probable breech of his BOD oath, that certainly was not a scare tactic but I consider it to be both truthful and accurate. That he's willing to put himself out there is either brave or foolish, time will tell which. There is similar but less risk to others spearheading the group but IF this ends up costing the owners there in one way or another whether it be money wise or loss of Marriott management, there is significant risk to certain principles IMO. Again, no threat, just my opinion and analysis of the situation at hand.
No doubt, we all want what's best for the members. I'm not sure there has been a lot of intensity from those that are not directly affected (many of us may be indirectly) other than in response to some personal attacks and inappropriate posts from those emotionally involved such as the idea that one shouldn't post on this thread if they didn't own there. IMO, much of the intensity and dissension has been from those that simply couldn't accept that some didn't take their side and view as gospel, it seems some took skepticism and an open mind as a personal attack on their honesty and integrity.
A separate site is exactly where it should be for such a purpose but it's not appropriate on TUG. I suggested it many months ago.Some of us still feel that this topic is better left to owners....and isnt it wonderful that those who feel that way now have a site where they can do just that
Imho much of the intensity has come from those of us who feel that it really has nothing to do with non owners....and those of you who feel otherwise....now we dont have to deal with any of that since as I understand from the moderator of the site she is intending to be quite vigilant in keeping out non owners. I understand she already has
Not appropriate to try to limit to owners only on TUG, not the discussion in general. I do have a couple of HH weeks for rent next summer and a HI week, I don't see this as a deterrent there, I doubt it's much of a deterrent for Aruba either if one were renting there. I have a much large stake in the system in general with what I use. As I stated, this has the potential to affect all Marriott owners and to a degree, most timeshare owners. There is no conflict of interest or hidden motive on my part if that's what you're suggesting.
It's very clear there are a handful of people running the show, 2 or 3 was more figurative than specific maybe it's 5 or 6, and there always has to be in such an effort. Without zealot's, these type of things never proceed, rightly or wrongly so. So yes there are a handful of people in charge whether you want to admit it or not. If there weren't you'd have a lot more problems than you have and would not have gotten this far. That's not to say others not in charge don't agree although it's very likely that the masses don't have exactly the same view as those in charge as to resolve and possible approaches and outcomes.