What lies?

Also, I don't think that Sherry named names or publications - but that people saw the same things, the same ways, ought to be telling. That you did, ought to be telling.

Leadership is about being able to take constructive criticism, not about asking for and expecting unwavering loyalty and constant praise. And any publishing endeavor that "employs" volunteers, but does not support them - humbly and with gratitude, but also with clear guidance, will not keep them long.