I just read through this whole discussion. I can say this, “Wow.” Everyone’s point is well articulated, kind, fair, multi-faceted, etc.
I, for one, now have enough information to make an informed decision, so I look forward to a vote being put up.
If the above discussion is any indication of the appeal process, I think it basically worked. Although, I think we can all admit that this level of discussion cannot happen very often. My preference would be to see this type of decision pushed off onto the community. Maybe some way to say to the donors, “This grant has been flagged as XYZ. Do you wish to help us decide?” Or, “Do you think this grant should be eligible for matching…” (Just thinking out loud.)
Also, I don’t feel any time pressure to get this done. As Joe points out this can be completed before the end of the round and, if I understand, no action means they get the match. This goes along with Ostrom’s principle of “punish infractions lightly at first and then ramp up…” I like that.