In reply to Trent Lapinski (@trentlapinski).

It is no coincidence that the largest theme author was asked not to attend the community summit and then a decision like this was forced upon the entire community without warning.

Yes, actually. It is pure coincidence. The Theme Review Team had no control over or input into decisions regarding who attended the Community Summit. Those of the team who attended were there as mere attendees, just like everyone else. There is also the small matter of the TRT decision being removed from the 2014 community summit by half a year.