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Kenny ColeWhat a thankless job Leon has. It is somewhat like. but perhaps more difficult than, herding cats. Whatever decison he makes on any topic is suject to criticism. He has persisted, generally with pretty good humor, for much longer than I would have. Had I been subjected to the crap that Leon's been subjected to recently, I would probably have banned myself.
I don't always agree with Leon's decisions. In that regard, insofar as Jay is concerned, I'm riding the fence -- a position that is admittedly hard on the crotch. However, whether or not I agree with Leon on Jay or any other given issue, I absolutely respect the fact that he has the guts to make a decsion, unpopular though it may be, and that he has both the guts and the patience to deal with the backlash that some of those decisions create.
Debate and discussion is fine. However, ultimately, decisions have to be made and no decision will please everyone. Had it been me, I would long ago have offered my position as moderator to any one of the many backseat drivers who always have the right answer (after the fact) so that: 1) they could learn what it's like to deal with all of the silly bull**** that goes on here; and 2) I could take my turn sitting back and second-guessing them. Assuming that there would actually be any takers, I suspect that many, if not most, would soon decide the the position of moderator was not all that wonderful and quickly seek to be relieved of that responsibility.
To my way of thinking, that is the crux of the matter. Leon can't always (ever?) make 100% of the people on this board happy. Nor should he be held to that standard because it is an entirely unfair expectation. If you think you can do a better job, let Leon know. Maybe he'll be willing to let you try. Just my two cents.