he's 100% right - there would be a public stoning, it would be warranted, and it still would probably not alleviate some of the folks frustrations with him. He went from bad excuses to no excuses to an all-out avoidance. And he can't say that he forgot - half this board contacted him one way or another. If he wanted the ability and responsibility to participate, then needs to own up to it. Including taking his lumps instead of ducking out.

The sad thing is - it's not for him - but for us guys that are new(er). Takes away credibility and tarnishes trust, especially for the really new guys (or girls). Gotta hand it to you though BPP - you do make us/me take pause before speaking/acting - and sometimes, that's a good thing!