Ok. That actually makes sense, and makes me much less uncomfortable with the apparent attitude of the board (notwithstanding my discomfort regarding the current rule change).

I am still wary of getting involved with a hobby whose existence is dependent on a highly formalized and ritualized "multi-million dollar non-profit corporation that spans international borders and has affiliates in other nations and subsidiaries within the United States," for a variety of complex reasons.

For someone who has absolutely no interest in actually joining the SCA, I am surprisingly interested and invested in the way it works.