I haven't been signing on much and rarely post these days. I always feel that if it is fun and people get along then more people post which attracts others. When I was a mod the biggest part of my job was spam elimination. The software used by the site owners doesn't appear to do enough filtering to keep it clean of spam...at least to the level I have seen on other similar web sites. I enjoyed my moderator job but the continuous spam kind of wore me out and complaints to the admin didn't really do enough to take care of it. I can assure everyone that the mods and admin do care about it but IMO aren't really equipped or are unwilling to make enough changes through software to provide relief. The only way to keep the site spam free right now is to have enough moderator coverage especially at both ends of the day to eliminate it before it is apparent to the general membership. I took care of the early morning stuff when I was around because I am an early riser on the east coast and CalHunter often got what was left at the end of the day. Jake often worked odd shifts and would come on during the night when he got off the clock with his job. In addition there were a few other mods who came on line from time to time which helped the cause. To eliminate spam is a big job and needs plenty of moderators to stay ahead of it or initiate software to get the desired results. The mod job is just a voluntary position therefore there aren't guarantees that enough coverage will happen. People go on vacation, are busy with work or families and sometimes just get sick of spinning their wheels. I would like to see the site get back to the fun place it was a few years ago and the reality is it isn't the admin or the mods that get there....it is the members. Making quality posts, being welcoming especially to newer members who might not know the ropes and setting a good example all contribute to a place where people go to to share stories and information. Soooooo I guess it is up to the members to determine whether the site's lights stay on or fade away.