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