I do not put those creton's in the same category as that of my friends and I who travel across the country to spread the popularity of airsoft as we know it.
These assclowns are nothing but a stain on the name of our beloved hobby.
Can't get ahead in our hobby? Don't get discouraged. I have witnessed a great increase in not only the popularity, but the caliber of players in national airsoft. After traveling many hundreds of miles to play at national events, I can honestly say that airsoft is alive and well, and is gaining support from folks in high places.
It seems to me that those of you who get easily discouraged, are those who not only barely ever play, but have never been to a national event. If I hadn't been to a few large, out-of-state Ops, I might feel the same way when I see this bad news about our favorite past-time, god knows it's plentiful.
So don't let this news get you down. Use it as a tool to see how NOT to act, and to educate others on how to play responsibly.