re: What would you rather have happen this year?

I'd develop a thicker skin Mr. 2 Bits. While it is true you were allowed on this board by general consensus, that does not mean everyone agreed with the decision and all will now be unicorns and rainbows.

So just do your thing and try to ignore the haters whenever possible. Responding to them, getting offended and/or reasoning with them is probably not a good idea.

Good luck.