I had hoped that being a panelist here would afford me the opportunity to contribute to the at large effort to the same degree or greater, as my advocacy work in other venues: publishing, working groups, task forces and the like.I imagine this would be universally, or near universally true, of the other panelists as well, and hopefully true of all members in each of our native efforts, realms and venues.
It appears instead that despite the good intentions of a few good panelists and many good members, valuable time here has been inefficiently spent at best, and is detracting from other more productive work.Of course, in ones own work, where optimally a "democracy" of one prevails, efficiency can be the hallmark. I of course use the word "democracy" here scatologically. But efficient we can certainly be -- working alone.
So with best wishes to all I resign immediately as panelist, and ask the current webmaster to reflect on the website my status as former panelist effective immediately.
Please say it isn't so!
*It is because* of my warmest regard for you, as well as respect, that I've broken my silence here of the last week or so. Previously my silence would not have injured our group, and I had nothing to add to the discussion-debate that was not already well said or already confused.Warm regards, Judith Oppenheimer