Any chance of Council members being given a chance disappeared when their names were published. Just because other players can't openly prejudge, smear and insult council members on these forums, doesn't mean it isn't happening.

That being said, I hope the Council is given a go. It remains to be seen how it stands up to the challenges which will come its way - the first resignations, the first time Turbine says "no", the first time someone puts friendship above NDA and spills the beans because he or she felt it was "important" etc. All these things will happen, hopefully the council as a unit will be able to work through these challenges and produce results for everyone.

Bon Voyage!