This forum, is beginning to feel like a second family. Sorry to hear about Leinske. If he liked to help, as Alain has said, he was one of the good guys.

As for how the forum should be run, Mel you have my full support. Your motives are always above reproach. Your methods seem to me, to be rock solid logic. No one can please everyone “across the board”. The more you do, and/or the more power you wield, the more people will disagree.

I feel sorry for the administrators of any moderated forum. It is a narrow line to walk.

Important to remember; it is your duty to make the difficult decisions. But, it is also your duty to, not have to agonize over your decisions. If you let us cause you to “second guess” too many “calls”, then you will get dragged down, and not want to continue. Keep up the fight. Your contribution to the forum, both in information and administration is extraordinary. We are extremely fortunate for all the angels on this forum.

Last will:
You always have my permission to do “what you see fit”.
If possible just leave the posts and delete any birth year and email service. Exactly, as you nicely did, for Leinske. Good call.

I agree with the three edit examples you have given. Now, I am off to look up the slang definition of “slagging” and translation of “Silicium”

My opinion only.
Thanks,
-Adam-