Well since you were asking for opinions about the lanyard, I'll give mine. I don't use the current ALPA one for two reasons. The badge will not lay flat if you use a ring to attach it. Second, if you use the metal clip it is prone to coming off and getting lost. Therefor I like the one with the hook or string.

And since I'm a Nugget and ALPA doesn't represent me yet, I have no opinion any any of the other issues being presented.