OD,
I resisted replying to your first post, as I understand your frustration and disappointment at the format, but as others have pointed out it is an OM function and the Stn Cdr had to set some limits on numbers. Clearly there will be commissioned ALM/WSOps at the event to represent the doorman, but with a potential attendance running to 500+ a decision had to be made.
Thanks for your support.