I will be making a full address in the near future on this subject and others.
First off, the vast majority of being a moderator is Topics created by new users. Most often these are instances where someone creates a topic that already exists. Rather than approving the post, the mod will send a message pointing them in the right direction. This is a much easier experience for a new user, and doesn’t create a situation where a bunch of people get up in arms over a duplicate topic.
Secondly, things flare up from time to time over heated subjects, and having a few people on the lookout to make the larger group aware of issues is a good thing so we can shut off EricDenver3 whenever he shows up, or just put a stop to behavior well over the line.
I have confidence in the judgment and integrity of the 3 moderators.
A panel of moderators was part of my platform, and I assure you I am working diligently to get other things accomplished. None of this is meant to detract from your experience on the Refuge. If it does, please reach out to me so we can discuss and address the issue.