Brian
Don't think that because I enjoy the discussion that
I think others choices are right or wrong, they are just what's right for you. I never asked why the people that ran their generators so much but I was happy to explain what they could do with solar and how much it would cost. The two that asked me about it did nothing over the weekend that solar couldn't provide and like you thought it cost thousands.
Understanding more about how people use their generators doesn't mean I think they are evil. Maybe annoying when run 24/7 but I can avoid that or at least be prepared for the next time.