Terry Wilcox.
A doctor once told me when the 'leg pulling stops' then you should worry ! They are actually a sign of affection for the place admittedly mixed in with a few wanting to disparage the project.
Finningley has fantastic potential. As you say, an immediate catchment area of 5 million. (175,000 turned up for an RAF Battle of Britain day once) and the space available to improve already good road/rail links is something not usually available outside USA.
Those Airlines signing up now will get a 'good deal' in all senses of the phrase.
So, best of luck Robin Hood -you see- I already use the name in preference to the other handles. It has created a brand name that 'trips off the tongue'. Well done Peel Holdings.