And we're live!

There are definetly over 75 people in this room. Person count to come. My inside sources say that there are front row seats for La Rotonde. Marc Kelly is in the corner with a camera as usual, and with Mireille. People have signs, people are here to protest.

It's a circus, and we are here, covering the lulz.

4:21: Mr. Fancie is holding a sign that reads "Face It, You Lost!", as are many other members of the audience.

We now have a count of about 75 people sitting down, plus a count of about 30 people standing up (or without a seat.)

4:25: The accused just walked into the room. Cheering in half the room. Other half is pretty quiet.

Menyazs now has a sign that says "Face It You Cheated". This shit is getting intense.

The arbitrators are in da HOUSE!

4:27: Shit just got REAL quiet! And intense. The accused look nervous. I have a front row seat to Renaud's back. Maybe it's better that way.

4:30: Accusations of racism flying around. Something about the KKK.....Maybe we're taking it too far, kids...Too far.

In other news, I've just been handed popcorn. Lovely.

4:31: Arbitrator in Chief will be speaking french. The Plaintifs and Defendants and being introduced.

The room is sweaty. It's not as tasty as it sounds.

4:33: Branden Clancy is giving the guidelines for the hearing: Opening statements, facts, "legal arguments" (constitution != law....), and then closing arguments.

They can pool their times. It's hot in herrr... A pool would be nice.

I think Jason Benevoy (BOA, droit civil) is representing the defendents.

I'd summarize what he's saying, but it's all rather procedural...I'm not much into proceedure. Parties have a right to object, as well as the SAC.

Questions? They have none.

4:36: Basic multimedia, turn off your cellphones, this show is on the road!

4:37: Parties are asked if they are accepting the arbitration. Defendents are asking for a statement: Roxanne says: improvised process, parties were not allowed to participate in the selection of arbitrators, could not propose new proofs, unfair process.

It's actually kinda heartbreaking. Kitties have hearts. I actually feel bad for her.

Talks of a more equitable process in the future.

4:40: Julie now makes a statement.

Unfair process. Presented her proofs, led her own campaign, did not participate in anyone else's campaign. Does not believe in the process as executed. Cites constitution articles. SAC refused proofs after the deadline. They are at a disadvantage. Public criticism, accusations in the newspapers, the process is not equitable for all parties. Irregulier...alleatoire...pas de justice rendue aujourd'hui. Refuses to engage in the arbitration today.

Demands that the BOA decide the outcome.

4:43: JG now...lots of statements...

The plaintifs are against change. Perplexed, rejects the process (like Rox and Julie). Same or similar reasons. Will not reitterate. Typing is tiring.

I don't know how those BOA liveblog cats do it. Kudos ladies and-or gentlemen. I'm not sure how long I'll last.

4:46: MOOOOOOAR STATEMENTS LULZ!!!!!

SEAMUS NOW! I'm sorry, but these are essentially carbon copies of eachother. I'm bored. Could one statement be made together? Or would that imply a slate?

I'm confused.

4:48: Signs are being held high, silence is asked again.

Objection from MH.

Seamus is peacing out. So are the rest of them. It's over? WUT!?