As both a glider pilot and a power pilot, (in respect of the new procedures) it seems to me that some glider pilots are getting concerned about nothing. 
 
Most of the new procedures are RECOMMENDATIONS, (the must do bits include the likes of straight in approaches, CTAF(R) etc).
 
If you dont want to make the calls, don't make them.
 
In the ideal world, power pilots would listen out on 122.5, 122.7, 122.9, the relevant Area Frequency, Unicom Frequency and CTAF frequency and glider pilots would do the same - but the worlds not ideal. It seems easier to me - and considerably more responsible - for us all to listen to and occasionally broadcast on the CTAF.
Surely its better to know others are in or near the airspace you are using. At least consider making some of the calls.
 
The definition of whats leagally an aerodrome seems irrelevant.
 
John Hudson 
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