[Rubber Duck]

I think you should all show a bit more dignity and decorum and not jump to conclusions.

Don seems to have indicated that IDN have been accepted. He also previously mentioned that the system was being revamped to accommodate them.

The Master List is essentially there to make the final selections to the Live Auction based on interest. It may well be that some alternative improvised selection process applies to IDN. Lets face it your chances of being included in the Live Auction from participating in popular vote from ASCII domainers would be virtually nil.

I don't personally see Rick's hand here. I am sure if his intent was to humiliate, he would have played a much more subtle game.

Whilst, we may not all be his favourite people. It is obvious that TRAFFICS is a business and it must remain relevant. Reputation is everything in the conference game. I am sure that the risk of alienating key partners and damaging strategic advantage come before personal likes and dislikes, and even pride.