From the Chat with Randy transcript:

dhammer53
question...Many flyertalkers are asking about the TalkBoard. When will replacement members be named?

Randy Petersen
I thought we were friends.....HA! Only kidding since i should have figured i'd get "Hammered" on this question. Let's remember that there are currently 7 members on the board, a fairly large number to make the decisions we need. Of that 7, 6 of them are elected. I think there has been a misconception over the replacements. Currently the elected board represents all FlyerTalkers. My choice to replace those that resigned in my mind is not required since the elected members are the majority. I haven't answered your question. Since it seems there can be no resolve until this issue is answered, I guess I'll give in and remove myself from being the apparent roadblock. I resent the movement to make this an issue, but will take the high road. I'll name three replacements next week. My resistance to do so is because i don't know other members as well as those i appointed and it turns out i didn't know them well enough. I don't like getting embarrassed or playing politics since i think FlyerTalk is better than that. If these other members don't perform to your satisfaction - blame me again, I'm an easy target. Sure, I'm a little testy on the topic but I'll live through it.....next question.
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I don't like what I am reading here at all.

I handle my life and businesses with the utmost integrity and diligence. The same way I handle my projects, spare time and my positions on company Boards.

To suggest for even a moment that Rudi, Pam (svpii) or myself played politics, didn't perform to member's satisfaction or embarrassed you really bewilders me.

I know both Pam and Rudi and it makes me mad to even suggest the above about them. This 'high road' thing is baffling.

Regards,

Dorian

[This message has been edited by Dorian (edited 01-20-2002).]