Seems to me that Prottys ought to have some input into such a process.
And, away from home, I have no ping list.
My guess is that the Prottys feel there is no hope of having lasting influence in such a process so they are just not bothering.
To all contributors: discuss the issues all you want, but do not make it personal. If this thread becomes a childish spitwad battle, it will be locked.