For me it's never been sudden. The catalyst right now is the recent rejection of ISOC's attempt to convert PIR from nonprofit to for-profit and then sell it off. There has been a substantial contrast between the substantial public opposition to the sake and ALAC's advice on the matter.  Since ALAC's single bylaw mandate is to advise the Board on what end-users need/want, the gap between ALAC and the public mood is unfortunate and (to some including me) needs to be addressed.

- Evan