Again, what Rut is saying makes sense. This is just an exchange of information; it isn't a marriage proposal! You cannot measure someone's delivery accurately when typed. Also, who is to say someone doesn't want to take the path of least resistance which could be typing the essentials? What would you rather have: someone who gives accurate information bluntly, or a nice, rosy delivery of total BS?
I also agree that this discussion board does not evaluate the skills of an official; it does evaluate someone's typing skills.
I would love to have a camp type environment for officials on this board. Otherwise, thank God for geography!