Well I've read this debate with interest.
The funny thing is I agree with everybody, those who want the strict time scale and perhaps smaller scenarios. Also those who like larger scenarios and perhaps a different time scale.
The thing is as I see it you play what you want, nobody is forcing you to do otherwise.
Likewise, also design what you want to whatever scale you want.
Some will like it, some won't, so what.
The only thing with latter different scale is that I think a note should be added into the scenario description to say exactly what scale is being used so others can decide to play or not.
I really think the game is big enough for everyone.
There are hundreds of scenarios to choose from, so there are plenty of each scale for every school of thought.
It's obvious agreement on all matters will never be arrive at in our time.
That's not to say you can't play what you want with whom you want and have a great time doing it. While at the same time others do the same with whom they want and get just as much fun out of the game as yourself.
Cheers, Gordon