Why is there so much sensitivity here on whiteblaze to posters who dare to criticize the actions of the trail clubs who are responsible for various sections of the Appalachian Trail? I have noticed that when we post something, usually in response to a question, that is critical to one of the State or Federal government entities like the NPS, USFS, State Parks etc. ( All are organizations that are responsible for, and set or influence policy or make rules for hiking the trail.) it will garner little emotional response. We can bad mouth the Park Service all we want and it will raise very few hackles. If however, we dare to question integrity, or criticize a trail club, even though they, like the government, are responsible for, and set or influence policy or rules for hiking the trail. It will quickly turn into a cat fight with anger, outrage, name calling etc? Why the sensitivity to one but not the other? It can be difficult to voice a complaint against a trail club. They don't exactly have a suggestion box or even an online place for comment. If a trail club has ever sent out an opinion poll or asked hikers opinions I have never seen one. It's like they are disconnected from non club members who hike there section of trail. Other than voicing our concerns with a sharpie on the shelter walls, Public forums like whiteblaze seem to be the only place left to take your issue to.