Although I agree that boost is generally too complicated and too fast for newbies to handle, the argument that it in itself reduces headcounts is BS the more I think about it. IMO, what creates a lack of entries is a lack of proper leadership.
If blinky (or any slower class) just isn't popular in a given area and there is a small population of rookies that are interested in getting started it is the club's management that is solely responsible for creating an environment that is suitable for new guys to learn without impeding the progress of the far more advanced. As much as the new guys should have a place to learn, the fast guys deserve a place to push their own envelope. After all, they've kind of earned it once they've put in the time and effort to get to that level. Just because the local standard is 13.5 boosted [for instance] doesn't mean all 13.5 boosted have to run in the same qualifier or main. Break it up. When their 6 minutes gets to within say... 115% of TQ, add 'em to the masses. Why is this complicated? So you add another heat to satisfy 2 rookies. Big deal... an extra 45 minutes added to your 5 hour program.
This points to what these seasoned guys are talking about when it comes to working your way up.
It seems like a lot of people would rather shake up things with massive changes than rely on common sense and solid leadership to run their operation.