I personally trust the membership of Flyertalk to take the decision of who they wish to have representing them on the TalkBoard. If they decide they are OK with a moderator being elected, then so be it. If not, they will not vote for the person... and thus not on the Talkboard.

This majority stuff does not work... either say NO moderators can be on the Talkboard or allow them... you cannot say that four moderators is OK but not five.

I am personally glad to see so many moderators running for the Talkboard. It would be easy to step back and not do more due to all the recent moderator bashing. We are very committed to making Flyertalk the best community possible... and to indicate different is just wrong in my opinion.

IF you have a problem with a certain member and their candidacy, then show that at the ballot box... with whatever clique you want.

William