I think they did a great job in being as fair as possible. I am entering 2 beers for the first time in the NHC and got my third choice of sites. My first choice site is a drop off site only 15 miles from my house and less then 3 miles from where I work, but since it is the Chicago area site, I expected that it would fill, so I am happy to ship to KC. If I had not gotten in, I would have been disappointed, too. Perhaps those who are shut out at their chosen sites could get a choice of sending to any open sites, as they did this year, or be given 1 or 2 extra lottery spots the following year? That might be unworkable, so I don't presume that it is feasible, but it would increase their odds without outright guaranteeing a spot? Kinda like the NBA draft lottery....