Perhaps that's why I don't get the hatred. It's not like that at the only gym I've been too.
I currently pay the equivalent of an Urban Active/LA Fitness membership with none of the "hidden" or "extra" fees. None of the bull crap. None of the hassle. Personal instruction without extra costs. I really went for Krav originally. I'm just getting into CF. Have done lifting and dreadmills to get where I am. Shaking it up a bit at no extra cost since I pay for Krav (maybe that's why I'm so willing to give it a chance). There's a flat rate at our gym and you get unlimited of any class/workout you want. Includes Cross Fit, Krav, open gym, and soon Cardio MMA.
Both I believe. As I said, I'm really just getting into it. I've only done 3 workouts so far so I'm still learning.