i haven't seen any whining either, but it does seem like people are being more intense about opting out than usual. i never noticed people being this vocal about not wanting to participate in an event before. i know there's been events that squicked me out far worse than this and i've been more excited for what I WAS going to do and not what i wasn't.

a simple "I won't be doing the game events" vs. "I CAN'T DO EXTREME TORTURE AND GORE!!!!! OH MY GOD." which is how some people are reacting.