Fuck me.
Before they left the room each person should've been forced to read the statement out loud and press an 'I agree' button at the end of every sentence.
best thing about this is kicking out the core devs from their throne. Bitcoin might have a chance now. yay!!!
I think their refusal to turn up reflects rather poorly on them, though I've no idea how much notice was given. It's starting to look a little like they're more interested in sneering than working towards something everyone's happy enough with.