Toni, I can't believe you're actually trying to act like Automattic doesn't run the show on WordPress.org.

If it's a community site then I guess if enough members of the community agree, then I get to publish my next post on the home page of WordPress.org right?

Also, would you care to share where the affiliate commissions that WordPress.org earns are distributed? I've been a member of the community for a while and have yet to see a check for my share of those funds.

Give me a freaking break!