Gerbick, people will speculate and question Council no matter what happens.

AFAIC: Quim wrapped this up nicely in his post.

The horse left the barn on Tuesday. Complaining that the barn door was open for the last 2 months on Wednesday isn't going to magically bring the horse back. Blaming the stable hands that you hired last month, who were told policy is to always leave the barn door open, even after questioning that at least twice, also not useful. Burning down the barn won't help either... but apparently that's what everyone has decided is the fitting response.

As for what Council will do about it? Please tell me, what can I (or any Council member) do about it? The winner list was sent to Quim before I, or any other Council member, even saw the TMO thread. It was already out of our hands before anyone had a complaint posted. He no doubt hit the "send" button not long after that. I doubt there's much that could be done to change anything, even if everyone involved deeply desired to do so.