See the thread "another Dick Whinge" on DG. Thye man certainly has strongly held views and, for better or worse, seems intent on trying to force everyone to comply with his view on this issue.
I think Neddy is correct. If you don't like what is proposed by Dick or the Advisory Board, it might be more constructive to express your view now as to complain later will be pointless. Whilst PPRuNe has its place, I don't think merely posting a comment on this site is enough. I have a (very vague) recollection that when Dick's position on the board was announced John Anderson made it very clear that the Board was advisory only and the final decision would be his (ie John, not Dick) - perhaps that is something to work on.