Time to zap Gavin's alert key in the next release (I assume but to not know that it is still there.) A discussion on replacement(s) should be undertaken.
I would like just to confirm that the alert key is there. I as well have thought about this (as I have defended him in the past). The decision of keeping it should be re-evaluated.
Judging from the miners vote right now, BIP100 is gaining traction while XT is going to 0% (even Slush abandoned it).