Mean Mr Mustard wrote:
Star parties have become yet another place for the wealthy to show off
their toys. I'm done with star parties.


Amateur astronomy is no different than a dozen other hobbies where
middle age men collect and display their (sometimes) expensive toys.
Gatherings of these guys usually involve phallic symbols, machismo, and
numerous references to past triumphs. As a result, the men typically
outnumber women 50:1.

Of course, nobody forces us to attend these things ;-)