The whole thing sounds like a pantload to me. I won't be attending in any form. I enjoyed the last few, but I will not be going to this one. Why? It seems to me, that LL is trying to take credit for the success the events have had in the past. (Even though they were run by residents.) I think this year it will not be so successful. Of course, this is all just speculation...

On another note, I'd like to see someone (maybe even you Tateru) draw a parallel between LL and our current government. It might make an interesting piece.