  ::The 15 figure is because I distinctly remember there being 15 arbs at the beginning of the year. -) It is also clearly stated at WP:ACE2012. Eight one year, seven the next. Though resignations do tend to mess that up a bit. Hopefully it will all come out in the wash. Agree with your main point (which is why I came to your talk page for a slight correction, instead of replying at the original location).   