Awesome post, nothing more to say.
I've never been a part of the LPU, just because I honestly think it's not worth it. Sure, M&Gs are great, but you can't be at front stage if you attend one. And I think after the first M&G, the following ones aren't that exciting anymore.
Also, when I see the band on stage with all their energy and happyness, I know that they are caring about me and with that feeling, I don't need LPU to be a "better" fan.