Moderator2, the following is not specifically directed at you, but is offered as a general observation.

I would proffer that I think discussion of moderation is wholly appropriate when it concerns moderation of the forum in question. Why waste Randy's time reading this, when the moderators whose behavior is subject to critique feel uncomfortable about being criticized? It's not Randy's direct problem, it is the responsibility of the moderators to control themselves in the first place.

I think it is an easy temptation to fall victim to the instinct to stifle every small criticism (even constructive criticism) by invoking this very lame excuse. Some of the boards on this website are notorious for the fostering of a "cult of personality" by the moderator.

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-Otto