There is a lot of noise in this thread, some of it makes sense, some of it sounds like a hobo banging on a trash can. Both sides have some fair points, but wow, both sides have some awful points too.
There is a fair amount of truth behind what Platinum is saying. Of course, there is a lot of good reason behind what proponents of leaving are saying too. I think the only misstep here is that teams should never forget that in a few months time it will be the community they turn to and plea for cash to get them to LAN. That should always be on the mind of players when they are looking for incentive to try. I don't know mixups financial situation, but it always amazes me how the community comes together so generously to fund team after team for LAN after LAN. A team that pays 380 to play in a league has every right to play how they want, but I think the community has earned every right to voice how they feel about it.