First, let me just say on behalf of the EB team that we are disappointed that LT has chosen to leave, and wish him the very best as he undertakes further improvements to his fine mod, SPQR.

That said it's unfortunate that his departure notice was framed in such a way that questions have arisen about the legality of EB's actions with respect to donations. First of all, the team has not made a final decision on this matter (although we are leaning strongly toward it), and I can promise you that in the event we will provide full visibility into both the amounts received and the costs they are intended to offset. This is not and never will be a profit making enterprise.

I did inform LT that his reference to "legalities" had cast a cloud over the entire mod team, and he responded (on our internal forum), that such was not his intent. Although internal conversations are intended to be private, in this rare case I think that particular point is critical - and so I have accordingly excerpted the relevant portion of his answer below. Hopefully this will lay the matter to rest and we can move forward on important matters like squashing bugs and adding enhancements to EB, one of the finest mods - and mod teams - I've ever been privileged to associate with.

Quote Originally Posted by lt1956
......As for legality, well anyone over the age of 18 should be able to read that I DONT agree with Donations, and that is the cause of my leaving, I see nothing in the post to suggests foul play with the donations. I clearly stated my reasons being that Donations go against what I believe, if that makes you feel I am taking the moral high ground I cant help that, I do believe I am right, but I respect the members choice.......