Seems as though a few more of the real estate folk have found Bendbubble2, and the Bend Oregon Economy Board. Will be interesting to see how that develops. Interesting that they've noticed, even more interesting that they are engaging in discussion.

I hope they don't get completely shouted down, because that doesn't do anyone any good. But based on some of the comments so far, I'm wondering if there is much of a middle ground.

One thing I always hated about what happened in the sports card market is how long and how strongly the 'think positive' elements held sway. They weren't willing to acknowledge problems, much less help solve them. The solution, eventually, was they all went out of business.

Anyone left was well aware of the problems.