That is not a fair comparison for one reason. Commissions, unlike judges or juries, can act as the complainants. They do not have to wait for a third party. Therefore, it behooves them to talk to people, pay attention to the media, etc. Yes, when they switch over to their adjudicatory role they should only concern the facts presented during the hearing. Simply put, boards and commissions function in several roles, unlike judges and juries.