I don't think Randy's staff has enough time to handle a bboard the size of FT. I bet it would take several people the better part of a day to go through all the active threads. I don't think it's realistic to even ask that.

I agree with dgolds: well-chosen, volunteer moderators is a proven method.

For example, I'd be happy to moderate the hotel or car forums. I don't have any partisanship whatsoever, and if anyone proved otherwise, I would excuse myself from moderator duties. However, I doubt that these forums need moderation, if at all.

What we're really suggesting here is moderation of some of the @Talk and Airline Programs forums. Maybe a dozen or so. I doubt the Aero California forum needs much looking after. <g>