In reply to Alec.

Ryan, the issue is not about any one transgression (the digression into the particularities of Yoast was forced by Drew's "conspiracy theories" charge, it would be better to focus on the big picture). The issue is one of vague guidelines inconsistently enforced with a lack of transparency about the process. It is time for clear and explicit guidelines, consistently enforced.

Issues of due process, equality before the law and nepotism are not unique to WordPress. The Magna Carta solved similar issues for feudal England.