As Macca indicates in his most recent post; he declines on the truce offer made to him through private channels.

He (or the parties he represents) was offered an ending to the bickering and a serious and respectful discussion offline and through official channels of the issues he raised. This would also include an in depth analysis of his points and the assureance to adress them possibly through class rule changes if such a need is discovered.

Basically he was offered a seat at the table while not being a F16 boat owner or a F16 class member, and he would have had all the time and attention of F16 class members that he could possibly need to argue his case.

Basically the idea was to setup a restricted forum area where all F16 class members and class officials had access to but would be away from the general public as to avoid any grandstanding from by any party. A moderator would be mutually agreed upon and he or she would control the discussion according to standing scientific discourse. The discussion would have been held under the "one warning and then you're out" rule, which really does not favour Wouters side ! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, it is my opinion that this path would have constituted his very best shot at having his points heard, considering the present state of the public forum and the general opinion.


I'm puzzled as why Macca would pass on that offer if he is really serious about the points he raises.

However, he has made his decision and refuses to accept this offer that he calls a "surrender"

I guess this ends everything.

Wouter