Hmmmm. We might need special instructions on how to criticize without name calling. Techniques would include posting links to prior posts by the member. I think moderators can handle this OK, especially since moderators will benefit from the help. Also, Randy has access to any material that the moderators delete.
lol, I thought we were looking to simplify the process! And in any case, encouraging posters to publicly discuss the relative merits of other FTers seems like an invitation to trouble/abuse, as we saw when the 'reputation/thread rating' feature was enabled.
BTW, one other compelling reason imho for this program was a comment made by a couple of 'retired' moderators: that while they enjoyed the welcoming and question-answering part of their moderator responsibilities, they loathed the disciplinary aspects of the job.
So if a moderator MUST think about this progam as it relates to them personally, try thinking about it as a way to continue to give back once you retire from/are cycled out of your moderator post! @:-)
I would think that most retired moderators would make excellent ambassadors!!!