I doubt it.
The governing body are nothing but a tool for a property and publishing corporation. They are the top 'sales team' thats all. They will do what they are told to do to keep money from the product coming in...
and that might not be get more mainstream either, i think it will be get tougher and more demanding of the core members...the rest can nick off.
As for what the public think, since when have they cared about the public? They tell the rank and file that if and when the public deride and punish them thats the proof of the truth.
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