I seriously give up.
My point was simple.
If a list is made of Alpha Testers, and 85 qualify, but only 50 are in, the 50 I want in are the 50 that have been here throughout the entire time (devs, themers, stylers, ones who know it inside and out). No one said anything about longevity. It has to do with the fact they up and left. Had they stayed, helped out here, sure, all about it. They didn't, so I would not agree. I certainly don't feel that anyone who stuck around is "owed something", so do not even try to label that. You keep talking like I am expecting something. I don't. I don't need anything. I don't even care about testing it actually. However, if choosing a group to do so, again, I want the group that is up to date on everything, have continually helped others throughout the lawsuit era, and have developed and styled during that period. Not someone who decided it was time for a 2 year break from xF.
Again, I know what constitutes Alpha Testing. Please quit attempting to explain it, as I already have that concept down.