Unforseen but we'll ride with it
Alot of people are quite against the idea of this being accepted on the basis you aren't foundation cl4, and to be honest, I completely understand and respect it as a valid opinion, however, in my opinion, roleplay is roleplay and people who are capable of producing any amount of quality RP deserve a shot at the high echelons should they express interest to do so.
With that, i'm conflicted, during my time as ECC, you showed repeatedly a willingness to progress GOC RP in a way that allows for compromise with Foundation, something high GOC ranks typically neglected before yourself and cheesy took the reigns, you also are/were a major player from what i saw in many affairs like the MOAT and general foundation relations, which, to your credit, was being conducted in a way I had never seen before. To top it off you are an amazing GM who has a rare talent of being able to combine GM abilities with long term storylines that large amounts of players can become invested in, a skill that would be put to very good use in Foundation CL5
The one aspect that deteriorates your character here is your OOC attitude, I have to be inclined to agree with some others that sometimes you can be a bit heated and head strong on certain topics, although it would be completely unfair of me to say that you cant be compromised with and you cant come to reason, you're not entirely a stubborn piece of shit.
I told Remmy i'd comment on all ECM apps after my departure until he filled a committee, a task i am carrying out 3 months later which i did not forsee but I havent been active enough to warrant giving a definitive + or -, all i want to do here is highlight my personal opinion and experiences with you.
Best of luck.