I remember the announcement of the (then) new requirements for posting, etc., and having to make the honest assessment that the MC just wasn't in the cards for me.I dont think you are being negative. Nothing wrong with your thoughts. Its why I mentioned what I did about it not fitting everybody and there are so many other great events.
One thing I take away from that is to remember that the MC will change again next year, as will our individual circumstances, and the MC can cycle back into our comfort zone and become something we can do again.