I too came here and was impressed with the cooperation and helpfulness. There were (as there always are) some that come across as less than helpful. On the whole, a very positive place.

With the recent changes, that were perhaps poorly communicated it seems that the tone has changed. Like Textrat, I thought about saying something about it. I even started a draft or two. However, I would visit the forum, read some threads, and shake my head. Mostly feeling that my effort would be lost on those that could most benefit, I have seen and participated in other online communities that no longer survive due to a few people putting their desires above the communities.

Instead, I thought it best to get as many people voting as possible. The theory being that the more people that voted, the more likely the next council would represent the community better (whether or not I personally agree). That said, anyone concerned who hasn't signed up for voting should see the link in my sig or look in the maemo.org section for the sticky on voting.

Hopefully, a new device will be forthcoming sooner rather than later and bring this community back together again. The longer we go, the more divided I see this community becoming as ego is placed ahead of the community.