@JamesShewey Hi - I think the gist of this post ^^^^ is fair, but it's worth noting that on "beta" sites like BH.SE,
moderators are appointed "
Pro Tem", and thus appointed, not elected. Perhaps a subtle difference, but worth noting in the effort for accuracy. What you say about the expertise of, and our confidence in our ♦s is, OTOH, exactly right! :)