No-one can make anything they don't want to in the game that's a fact.
Maybe people are trying to encourage others even then those who don't want to participate wouldn't those who do would and those who just need or want a bit of encouragement and motivation may.
Personally i Know i have had mails via the forum asking for inspiration or help as they were loosing hope.
I mailed them back in the forum mail my honest opinion how i feel about the event. as obviously that's all i could do.
Many have lost interest. But many of us still haven't and are still looking towards the end goal
What i don't get is you don't want us to be positive and encourage others on, you don't want us to be to negative as it puts people off so what can we do?