Haters gonna hate. Don't sweat it dude keep doing what you're doing and best of luck.
I don't think the guy below ever read charlie witek's blog or has any level of understanding. I copied this from another site and it struck me as particularly ignorant.
I don't know about this... 1 over 32" ? I'd support the EXACT opposite.
I don't think you thought things through before starting this. You certainly did not seek the input of the community. Everyone seems divided on this, and when we as surfcasters are divided on an issue, nothing is going to happen... just my $0.02. Good initiative, but lack of discussion over this "pledge" is going to hurt any form of traction.