I have tried to explain how Moderation on this Forum works. I am a little surprised by the fact that some members see fit to twist what I have said.
Why do I do it? I honestly believed that I could help to keep a good Forum on track. I had seen Sherlock as a Moderator bullied off this Forum, and my reaction to that was You and Whose Army. However, the amount of vitriol levelled at me nearly defeated even me. But I am made of stern stuff, and no way was I going to be driven out just because I believe in the Rule of Law. In fact it made me more determined.
As G-Unit rightly pointed out, this is not a Democracy. I operate under these conditions. John always has the last word and I don't have a problem with that. If I did then I would have left.
New people come and go, perhaps because they can't cope with The Rules. But you are never going to get anything better.
Some of you might actually make good Moderators if you were able to separate yourselves. I have spotted a couple in the Sceptic Team. It is a life enhancing exercise, and one that I would not have wanted to miss.