That was my original path. We agree, let's stick to that path.

I think all I wanted was a bit more transparency in how things went down. SD69 and you have been the epitome of that thus far.

So what would I like to see done? That in the future - if there is one and so far there aren't - that if there is a conflict of interest, request past Council members to step-in and be a objective voice in those concerns. All conflicts of interest should be made public if they're known. In most cases they might not be known, we're depending on your honesty.

To have one person know that he was going to wait until the last second to request a device and still have a say in the proceedings is a conflict of interest. The proper thing would be to have removed himself from the decision making process since it looks downright shady despite how he doth protest.

Now, forward thinking, the council makes decisions on our (Community) regard all the time. I think that process has been pretty transparent and via the official Community Council threads, that communication has been consistent and if we're interested, there's quite a few ways to check those decisions and discussions.

What do we do about this current situation? It's over, it's done. Do not try to re-allocate the items, even if this is the last time Nokia gives anybody any devices, it's done. We know that Estel will not give his device up - probably will post ABBA lyrics in his next post <shudder>

Quim is handling the Coding Contest and it's going very well. This one, didn't go so well. Water under the bridge; in the future if any of the council wishes to participate, they should not be on the board of who makes a decision in that process.

That's my take. The rest, continue as you have (past tense).