He's only been here 8 months or so less than you.
How this makes any difference as regards experience is beyond me.

I have a about a year on Estel but I couldn't say I am a years worth more "experienced".

Comparing people like this is asking for trouble/argument IMO.

Since I have now spoken in a "Council related rant thread" I will poke my "on topic" ore in only once.

These long ranty threads are getting annoying, but more importantly they don't get much done.

While I am up for a debate the "ranty" topics go round and round in circles and very often turn nasty.

They are also putting many people off the whole community, including new and old.
People who have valid things to say are keeping silent so not to start an argument or fuel one.
I wouldn't be surprised if these threads caused the lack of willing BoD and CC applicants.

This is not what an open source "community" is about.
Sort it out! Now! Please.