What I like or dislike has little bearing on what is. In fact, Bill Thompson in one of the interviews this coming week states (paraphrasing; full text coming) that AKCA needs to do more helping clubs organize to accomplish a variety of things such as publicity. Plus, he sees a role in AKCA taking a leadership position on political issues such as KHV, SVC, and VHS rules and legislation. Thus, if this is the direction of the future of AKCA then couldn't it likewise be said that I'm in agreement with its leadership? As for clubs making up their own rules that is terrific. Maybe like the map of koi shows across America we could have a koi club rules across America map where as with other such rules like possession of firearms it is helpful to know you get in a lot of trouble in New York for having something that is legal in another state. A better example might be that it is helpful knowing it is illegal to own koi in Maine. Bringing up such matters causes some people headaches, but it is all about promoting the hobby.