Well, in one instance a moderator was involved, but I don't believe that they reported themselves. (They did however eventually remove their posts so perhaps they realised how this specific topic can confuse people if there is off-topic discussion not related to the issue at hand) I believe that I was seen as being argumentative, until the OP came back to the thread and expressed his confusion and frustration with the information about the US/TSA.

I also realise that my examples are not specifically about TB, but they reflect how I feel in the last year or so about how FT has changed quite a bit, to me. There are numerous discussions about general topics which become US/UK dominated (natural based on the mix of posters on this board), but a lot of the time I feel that our voices just are not heard. I don't know how we can speak up louder, but I appreciate the chance to discuss that here, as obviously I am not the only one who has noticed this.

Perhaps our new TB team is now more aware of our concerns, and I have faith that they will do their best to represent all members of FT. I voted with that specific concern in mind, and chose those members I felt would best hear the various voices on FT, and not always just consider their own interests.

Again, congratulations to all.