[@Kangaroo] If I may make a suggestion as far as mods go, and God forgive me I can't believe I am saying this, but perhaps an application could be posted for those that have some time to help? I still cannot believe I said that, I've always gone by the rule "never appoint someone as a mod who wants to be a mod" - Why? Because it usually backfires. I've admin and modded for places like Priston Tales, and Adventure Quest (their Rp sections) along time ago in a galaxy far far away. I understand the stress of picking a mod that will be a good balance of getting the job done without alienating the forum because "power" went to their head. I also can sympathise with getting an admin to appoint people to help lessen the work for others because as a staff you get tight knit and count on each other. Yet, perhaps it could help here. An application to feel a few things out. Yes, would take time and work for the mod staff but in the end would benefit the mods and lessen the load over all. I have a feeling Mahz is the only one who can do the actual appointing but if you all had a list ready of "prescreened" applicants it might help. I wouldn't go for nominations persay from the general public, turns into a popularity contest instead of getting the most qualified. But a few new bloods could help. If anything because people might be more likely to contact those they see around a bit more and have rped with. I know when I came here I had some issues I should have reported but actually reporting made me feel "off" so I kept my mouth shut. One situation got bad. Granted once I did report it, it was quickly taken care of. But just that feeling comfortable factor took sometime. Any who, my two bronze pieces as it were.