I was reading around Micechat tonight and and came across a forum with the same topic, it was an interesting read on what people were saying and sparked the question here. I was also wondering if you can justify why people are willing to pay the $500-$600 for a season pass or whatever, but still bitch about the $75 official D23 membership? For the record that gets you: numerous newsletters, early and free access to the D23 expo, 5 free gifts, and discounts practically everywhere (airport shuttles, disney, etc.).

Same reason people bitch here about how expensive $99/109 annual passes are.