I would rather AC stay off the board completely.
This is an area where Bert and I disagree. I feel strongly that over time, more communication from AC would help to answer many questions and resolve many issues. This board should not replace other means of communication, but should augment them. Announcements and conversations here by company representatives benefit everyone, as opposed to private information in emails, tech chats, or other personal communications which may only reach one or a few.
We have told them that more comments would be helpful, and we will let them know if they are overstepping.
I was vocal about this at the recent CAB meeting. I would be happy to give past examples of areas where a short communication from AC here would have resolved questions and made lives easier. There are several current areas where this is the case. Some things are much better addressed by an official company representative than by a single user who (officially or unofficially) has "heard something".
they are do not want to feel they are either intruding or interfering with comments here
Wendell is not overstating this; several people at AC have expressed this concern. I have reassured them that they need not worry about this; I would encourage others to do the same. I cannot think of even
one time when a comment by someone at AC has been intrusive; they are usually quite helpful. Just look at recent weeks where Mark and Claire have both provided useful input to answer specific questions. I welcome and appreciate that.
Yes, we need a statement about ACPM. That helps with a "big picture" issue. We should also welcome input in more discrete but still useful and important topics.
