I guess that makes me an old fart but that would probably be the last straw for me, too.
I understand it could be considered irrational or even hypocritical coming from an oversea fan (one who hardly goes to game anymore, I might add) but one of the reasons I never got into American sports is precisely the concept of seeing the same teams (sorry 'franchises') compete against each other, over and over again. Spoils the fun for me. I only watch the Champions League when we're in it. Like others have said in this very thread, they let the big clubs grow too big and now it's (predictably) out of control.
In any case, I have no interest in seeing us play Real Madrid or Emirates Marketing Project every other week. I'll go even further and say I had more fun watching Ardiles' team playing Swindon and Oldham than anything I've experienced with Spurs over the last couple of seasons - CL run excluded. What made that run or the Inter games so exciting at the time is that they were something out of the ordinary. Where are we going to get that sense of wonder from, once the novelty of the ESL has worn off?
Again, I don't dispute the fact that it was always meant to evolve the way it has. I also agree that the ESL is just a step up from the Champions League. And I understand why that might appeal to some people - it's just not for me. I still love the club and I can't wish anything bad to Spurs but if I'm being honest with myself, if I were supporting any other team, I'd wish they'd kick us out of the Premier League. The gap in financial income is going to make the competition completely irrelevant, if it wasn't already. At least, let the other fans have some fun.