Hi ken 12,

". . . a person that has never participated. . ." Sorry, but at age 68, I just took up archery and do not have decades of experience. In one year I have saved 25 scorecards, shot at 10 different ranges, in three states. I hope to increase that to maybe 15 ranges and four states this season (with or without any change in the rules.) The ranges were divided as follows: One NFAA range; one ASA range; and, the rest IBO ranges according to the rules used. I did not shoot any national level courses, cannot afford those trips. If I understand this correctly, you are a non-participant if you don’t shoot the national matches?

"Pronouncing the negative about so many things" Did you receive my letter to the IBO Board of Directors? I did make suggestions for either rule changes or a new class. If I made these suggestions in a negative manner, then I offer my sincere apology to any and all concerned. If by negative you mean I offered suggestions for change, that is true, and there is no doubt about it, I am negative. I did suggest change. I am not surprised that there are IBO members and participants that do not agree with me. Its human nature to resist change and to maintain the Status Quo

Sorry about my ignorance, I didn't know you were the IBO President from your handle.
In offering input about the present rules and proposing rules for possibly a new class, I am sure I stepped on your toes, and probably hard. Now, according to what you have suggested, I have become "persona non grata", to you and many members of the IBO, so be it.

It’s a shame that public discussion and debate as a means of exchanging ideas, opinions and input on this or any other issue is viewed as negative. I could quote from other threads, statements that tend to support my position, as well as those opposed to them.

gg