Originally Posted by MSPeconomist

I had really hoped that some people would provide me with some evidence on which to base a positive vote. To some extent, I share the gut reaction that the new forum is a good idea, but when I analyze the criteria, I have a problem with the evidence that has been provided.

My abstention should be viewed as a vote in favor of applying the same criteria to whatever new fora are proposed for FT, however the issue comes to TB for a recommendation and vote. Our standards been carefully crafted (by previous TB members), they seem to work, and I therefore think they should be uniformly applied.