I just think it is funny that the academics behind the alliance, rightfully offended at the bestseller-driven guild portraying themselves as representing all authors, turn around and do the exact same thing. As if their interests are representative of all Authors. Or even a plurality.
If you look at the comments at TPV, most from hybrid commercial authors, their snarky take is both camps are irrelevant to their concerns and interests.
From my viewpoint as a reader, I see two gangs of politicians prepping to fight a thousand miles from me. Which is to say, a lot of sound and fury that will achieve nothing. But it might be amusing to watch the shoes flying by.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHMrgwAuJ_U