Eh, here's how I see it. Had this been planned a little more in advance, there would have been more of a turnout. I don't think there is cause to get all upity about one barely planned meet not having a turnout. A couple of the planned monthly meets have had poor turnout, and I have seen some complaining about it. That's to be expected. This wasn't planned with much notice, and people have lives beyond this club. To expect a stellar turnout is just silly (oh my lord, I'm sounded like James already), IMHO. Now, if there had been at least a day's notice, and the result was the same turnout, I'd completely agree that something is wrong.
Just for the hell of it, anyone know how many people actually saw this thread prior to the meeting time? Not a single person replied to the thread prior to the time. I guess I'm just not sure how you can expect anymore than a few random people for a meet suggested 3 hours in advance. (Yes, I keep bringing up the time frame because I think that's the biggest factor in the lack of turnout.)
I'm not trying to be negative or talk down to anyone...I'm sorry if it comes off that way. I don't think the thread should be locked just because of some negativity...I think that would add to whatever problems exist. Letting it die would be the best bet.