I think the spectator is a valid part of any event like this - but the spectator should perhaps be a small percentage of attendees - participants being more imp

I think the spectator is a valid part of any event like this - but the spectator should perhaps be a small percentage of attendees - participants being more important. I'd love to attend Burning Man, but short of buying an RV, and driving down there, the time involved to do so exceeds my budget - even though there is a good chance I'd show up and end up volunteering my time in some way to help the collective whole. I like the participatory ethos, and it shouldn't be crowded out by the tourists, but the tourists are somewhat important too.