Regarding Stan's idea:
While a very noble suggestion in theory, here are my problems with
it.
1) When would you have this meeting?
2) Who would moderate this meeting (or how would it be moderated)?
What's the format?
3) Would anyone who is not so passionate about the game even care?
4) What about the people who cannot attend but would want to be part
of such a discussion? Webstream this portion?
Once upon a time, I think CBI had such an open-mike session at their
Nationals. I doubt they do it anymore, but maybe someone would
enlighten me if they do still do it. Someone more knowledgable than
me can recall what happened.