Attempting to drag this thread by the testicles back on-topic to address Merry's original post above:

I agree with most of what Merry has said above. As I've mentioned in other threads, I think TalkBoard is a bad idea and will only lead to more conflict.

Politics don't belong here.

If anyone cares about the logic behind my position, you'll find my posts on this subject in these threads:

Synopsis: A good idea is a good idea. Egos. Randy can do it better without TalkBoard.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum97/HTML/000660.html

Synopsis: TalkBoard is not representitive. Elections=Politics. Politics on FT=Bad.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum.../000030-2.html

I'll add one more thing that I've seen here on FT before:

Please do not assume that because someone gets a lot of public support (postings) that the majority of FTers support that position. And visa versa. A very bad assumption, IMHO.

Merry is right in that this is an embarassment to FlyerTalk. Personally, I believe that many of those that are embarrased, you don't hear from on the subject.

Others who are embarrased, you never hear from again.