i think it is just the frustration of it all...
The issues have been ongoing for so long, and so many people have seen it, some have expressed it, several have posted threads about, and they all seem to share the common thoughts..
things need to be different then they have been...
The people that can make a difference arent, (for whatever reason, not trying to be negative or offensive against anyone here, really)
Some people believe they can help or make a difference, and mikee seems to have expressed an interest in listening to the members this time, only to kind of back tracked a little... erego possibly contributing to tom's frustration. (not trying to speak for tom, but that is what it looks like)
It is his site, and ultimately he will be responsible for what happens or what or who is chosen and how he is chosen...
But i do believe it important to not discount the members input on this, as they know and or believe in whomever they believe in, for a myriad of reason, but again, mostly because of thier desire to make things better...
everyone here knows who was banned and who wasnt. And they know why folks are banned. If they still recommend, and or suggest a 'previously banned person', or a sponsor, or a guy that sells corals out of his garage....and believe whomever they suggest has the best chances of success, than that is their opinion (which is what was solicited in the first place..)
And currently, for the new clarifications, there arent many here that qualify as they are either sponsors, prior offenders, 'unpaid sponsors' (promoting thier businesses without paying).
The only people / members left that can qualify to be nominated are those that refuse to charge for frags, etc