Well, they seem to take a position when it comes to defend a fellow MVP, even vouching for their moral integrity. But now Alex, who I profoundly respect, is silent in this matter. Message #1230017 (by coincidence a message to you)

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>Jim,
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>I do not think you'll see any MVP_VFP take any position
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>I guess they all have come to the same conclusion as the majority over here
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>See, those guys run into each other several times a year. If MVP_X were to openly state disgust, how would they feel the next time running into each other again ? Can you imagine the scenario ?
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>So, I do not think it is fair to want/demand any MVP_VFP to take a position
>And even if one were 'to blow the whistle', it would only confirm the injustice/misconduct we feel
>Their judgement - in this non-technical matter - does not weigh more than that of anyone else
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>What can make a difference is that non-mvp's take a position here.