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Seconded. Already breathing easier as well.

Also, a good example of the sort of attitude we've come to expect from WP folks, and from which the sudden Pro-plan changes departed.

Also applaud.

That's not leadership, that's damage control

Leadership doesn't mean lack of mistakes, therefore comes with damage control work.

The two are not mutually exclusive.

He is taking responsibility and taking action, and he did so in a clear and straightforward way. A good example of leadership.