I can't find my post on yosemitenews re. this.
but.. it goes something like this.
blah blah blah
Talked to the ranger at length at the subdome
when went up it on dayhike up Clouds and Quarter Domes
and Liberty Cap... he said no one has been
denied going up the dome this year... the permit
system is working great.. crowds are moving to the
weekdays... and since it's working so well...
permits will be required every day next year.

Other comment I have is.. I've talked to a bazillion
rangers out in the wilderness and I have never
ever had a "bad encounter" so I'm baffled about those
comments on other threads. All backcountry rangers
I've talked to are happy to chit-chat about places
to explore, the state of the park, and whatnot.
I really enjoy talking to them whereas normally I don't
really care to see anyone. Was baffled to actually
see one in Bench Canyon this year.