Thus the suggestion to come out once and awhile and address the rabble Via newsletter interview or a "state of the union post."
In the meantime, what "faith" are you lacking?
Dukasaur listed several questions in multiple categories in which you decided that you wouldn't bother to answer. Lack has added quite a few extra features to the site over the last 2 years. So despite his non=physical presence, it's obvious he's still invested in C.C.'s future, viability, and improvement.
You are stating that there are changes needed to be made, but are you being clear about what changes should be made? I don't think you are.
You are worried about the decline of membership, but with 14000+ it is still a vibrant community. How has this decline seriously affected you? Are your tournaments not filling? Not enough games available on your settings?
The forums bland and weak? Is this decline serious? Or are we just settling into a phase of a smaller but more devout community?
In short, is this decline truly a problem? ( and if not, what would the population number be where is becomes one?)
JR