I think the FTCA has done the best "carrot and stick" approach possible. This is different than the AMA, who from a public perception has all but rolled over to the FAA like a good boy to get his belly rubbed. The FTCA continued to advocate openly for changes to the proposed rules, knowing that returning to the days of the special rule prohibiting FAA interference was off the table. They also continued to advocate for more hobbies to get involved and fly, to pressure the FAA to make everywhere a FRIA, and avoid the rules by flying <250g. I might be reading too much into it, but I think there's also a subtle "most folks like us won't comply anyway, but we're at least trying to work within the process." Again, these are my words and not the position of the FTCA.