See? I leave you guys for just one day and the place goes to heck in a hand basket. *sigh* Am I going to have to order physicals for everyone? I will turn this star ship around... Heh, seriously though, my attempt to lighten the mood aside, I am also truly saddened to see John leave. Also that the recent events even happened given the fleet really doesn't need it. No one needs it. I trust John and have never doubted that he is devoted to the fleet and its betterment; likewise, I've no doubt that the folks in the command staff also want the fleet to improve. Everyone else too. I think ultimately we all need to remember that dictator-like, starfleet like, or tellytubby-like, we're all aiming to make this fleet work. I say this because the apparent PM mentioned in one of the threads relating to this topic hits upon what I think is a common theme, a possible rift...an us/them, him/everyone, etc. drum beat. In the end, we're more than a fleet, we're friends and in a way a family. We're all in this together, for the love of star trek, role playing, creativity, etc. We must remember that at times like these.
My best to John. I too hope he comes back some day.
Cheers.