It's been my priviledge to be a part of this collective effort. The success of this group has been very gratifying. There are now 623 subscribers. More important, the quality of the discussion is very high. Of course, credit for this success goes to all of you who ask questions, offer ideas and give so much time to sharing hard-won knowledge.
Moderators face a contradictory challenge of promoting a discussion that is both open and focused.
Mostly behind the scenes, Nadav and I have attempted to make decisions that best serve the group. Members have many different ideas of what it means to serve the group, and I think it's safe to say that we have seldom managed to please everyone. I take some comfort in knowing that the remaining 623 members have found enough value to weather the deluge of information. Keep your eyes open for more interactive features and a new look. I want to thank Nadav and the EBN staff for helping keep the discussion moving.