Just to squelch any possible rumours of incompatibility, or feuding, on this board ( God forbid ) I want to say plainly that I recommended to Agoracom for some of the appointments because these and many others are more deserving and should serve better for all concerned.

I also asked to be relieved because too many cooks in the kitchen and per the following:

"Thank you for listening and considering my opinions.
And it is an honour but I would prefer if you would take me off as leader at ECU, I feel there is more than enough of them.
I much prefer to spend my time at some of your other hubs which are more desperate for input and leadership."

Also:
"Because I appreciate your effort in maintaining respectfull hubs and almost as much for listening to your membership. That is near priceless.
Thanks again, Ed."

The leadership that you have now is about the best that I could imagine, with my apologies to many others of similar qualifications.

Oh, I will still hang around, I am no deserter.
Cheers and congratulations to all for making this the greatest hub that I know.
Ed G.