Everything too pc, safe spaces, etc. Love or hate trump, he isn't going to pander to anyone. I haven't been 100% on everything he has said, but I agree with more than not.
I have both, 1/2 chute is ok for our show steers and cows that are not wild. If you have kids around and or working with a few of the more onry ones, the full chute is a plus.
If you actually study the fine print it gives the auction company the right to bid up auctions to minimum thresholds, a reserve without the appearance of a reserve.
It shouldn't effect you, if you have a set price that you are going to pay, if you stick to that price than you can't be...
When I do craigslist, I ask for calls only, that cuts down a lot of the tire kickers. Facebook is good, also corkboards at feed store have gotten us a few leads.