Sean Barrett wrote:
Mark Williamson stated for the record:
Of course.
But a more complete democracy would've been better.
An interesting opinion. One that is not universal.
In the long run there is no question that we will go in this direction in some fashion, i.e. less and less dependence on me as a person. But in the short run (for several years) there will be transition with more and more community involvement on the board.
We have to guard against a lot of different kinds of dangers to our mission, and slow institutional transition is a good way to make sure we don't have any sudden huge shifts in policy.
--Jimbo