26444 views and some interesting debate, I would venture to say that this thread has made some significant impact in it's own way.

There are obviously hard feelings about Reef Village on many fronts. Tourists and locals alike can a have a significant say in fronting Reef Village as an admitted mistake. If everyone can agree on that then maybe the bickering can stop and some action can be taken.

We've seen in the last few years that a strong movement can effect change on the island. If only a percentage of those 26444 views contacted the BTB, the SPBA, the ACCC, the area Rep, the Mayor, the CEO of Tourism and the PM someone would likely take notice. Only then will there be a chance that the mistakes of the past (even those well intended) will not be repeated.