I don't disagree with you. I understand that for something like this to remain successful (i.e. profitable), they need to grow the fan base every year. This means, by default, you have to "get 'em while they are young". Yes, I know. My point was, that doesn't automatically exclude the existing fans. The older fans are the ones dumping tons of cash into the merch and liquor and vacation packages, etc.. it's a total cash cow. Furthermore, if they expand merch like they did for 25 - with some of the exclusive artwork and such.. it's the older die-hards who buy that.. I'm a testament to that craziness. I can't even repeat what I dropped at 25. Granted, I got married at the event, so it's more sentimental as well.. but still.
The main point is: there is room for all of us. So, we can meet up and annoy each other.
