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Rich H.My 2 cents. As a relatively new board member, I am deeply disturbed by the assault that Barak received. While this matter probably should have been kept offline, the fact is that is wasn't. Escalation has occurred with wild accusations flying either way.
My opinion is that if a party (any party) engages in the escalation, responsibility and accountability follow hand in hand. It would be aggregious to not follow through and settle this once and for all.
I recently signed up for Bobby's website on a trial basis and I have found it useful. However, as a consumer, I make my purchasing choices based upon a number of factors - most importantly the reputation of the people/person/company behind the product. Unfortunately, this matter has escalated to a point where "settlement" depends on the confirmation of a "few facts." I will probably decide whether to continue to subscribe to the website depending on how this entire dispute pans out.
I don't know who suggested that this conflict should be "settled" by a poll - some sort of popularity vote - but that seems way off base here. I completely understand someone trying to defend a colleague or friend, but the dismissal of what is becoming a potential legal debate in favor of a "vote of confidence" has no merit.
Rich