Well with these changes I wouldnt come halfway around the world to go to a major NSRA event. (remember, Im from New Zealand)

I wouldnt come because it would be full of silly old fools who would spend too much of their time bleating to their mates about how good NSRA used to be and how "they" arent listening to "us" anymore.

And staying away in droves may kill the events, not change them back to what you like

Theres probably very little stopping you from organising a regional Pre-49 event of your own if you cant stomach the sight of anything built after that time period.

Just ask yourselves "are we having fun yet?"