<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><blockquote type="cite"><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000"><br></font>If you want to be really consistent, the only alternative is to abolish one or the other modes (online or f2f). While that would have some purity merit, my view is that rather than subordinating one to the other or considering them as distinct things, you need to find a creative combination that leverages the strengths of both. A lot seems to hinge on the AC and its ability to make good judgments about what is happening both online and in meetings. <br></div></blockquote><div><br></div>I think there would be a heavy cost to the community if we were to abolish either one.</div><div><br></div><div>Further, I thin that a lot does hinge on the AC making good judgments about</div><div>what is happening both online and in meetings and I think that is a big part of</div><div>what we are elected to do.</div><div><br></div><div>Owen</div><div><br></div></body></html>