After reading through the last 5 or so posts I must say that I am
impressed with the quality of this recent discussion, both here and
the two threads at webmasterworld.

No doubt a 360% turn of the tables has occurred and only a couple ODP
cheerleaders remain.

Since I have a very busy schedule, I do not have the time right now
to respond in great detail.

Kudos to KC Tipton for putting in "three damn hours reading, writing
and revising that article" refering to his editing of
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Directory_Project (No doubt many
wish they had three hours in a day to pursue there hobbies lol)

On ODP "Editors Getting Offered or Expecting Compensation?" by an
administrator of webmasterworld Brett Tabke. I applaud him for
stepping up to the plate with his opening statement "I could not
believe it when an ( ODP ) editor offered to list a site for us for
cash the other day. "

see:
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum17/2140.htm

Honestly, this is one of the best threads I have ever read about the
ODP. To newcomers it may not seem that big of a deal, but considering
the stranglehold a handfull of ODP meta editors imposed on fair and
uncensored discussion of the ODP it is a big deal.

[sarcasm] No doubt the same passion and obsession on par with KC's to
censor and twist discussion of the ODP is now limited to several semi-
finalist. Which one will be the last standing and what mozzie award
will they get. [end sarcasm lol]

The second thread mentioned, "ODP On Verge of Collapse?"
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum17/2184.htm

While the title is old news the thread was both amusing and
informative. A few that are just plain funny but telling:

"It might be worth mentioning that AOL has whole roomfuls of servers,"

continued with

"and it's likely that they will continue to keep some staff member
who knows how to administer them".

Wow! Whole roomfuls etc., really? j/k

Lastly, "Personally I know of at least _two_ people who are getting
paid for working on the ODP at the moment. "

Wow!