Another possible explanation.

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How about this scenario: if OT lost two mods, then the other mods would have to fill in until replacements could be located/hired/trained. Judging from some of the mod comments in the changes thread, it sounds like a reasonable assumption that the mods who are filling in aren't too pleased about it. We have no way to know what arrangements/agreements were made to persuade them to babysit OT and/or P&N, and I'm sure we can all agree those two forums need a LOT of babysitting. These changes would be the natural result of the changes in mods.

I'm not saying that's what happened, but it's just as reasonable an explanation as that Anand intends to sell.

Let's not speculate

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