Well I've been out sick for a week so don't take my lack of participation as what I think of FT members. For the record I think very highly of FT members. There, it's said and I mean it. Due to being sick I haven't really been on the private forum either to read what's been happening there.

I will take into consideration what FT members think, as well as my own judgment, when considering or voting on motions. My decisions will please some FTers and displease others during the course of my term.

FWIW - I personally am sick & tired of the oh mods are on TB, there must be a cabal & they're swaying TB to do everything their way, black helicopter, too much power in too little hands, arguments. I'm not even a mod & I think that's baloney.

Re: the changing of the rules re: participation, I need to reread this thread, the ones linked in this thread, the private forum, the links there, etc, before posting my thoughts & views. I already know I'm going to get a headache & need to reread it all a few times. Who knew 'abstain' would join Bill Gates & Bill Clinton in terms of what definining "is is"

Now that I'm back to normal (healthwise) I have a trip, so won't get back to this until Sunday or Monday.