Sorry to see you go, Fanon. I know it's difficult to change your mind after you've said your leaving, however, I still hope you reconsider your decision. While I may agree to an extent that you do include the subject of racism in most subjects and that may seem tiring to some, I also understand when that when one is scarred in life, talking about it as often as needed is part of the healing process.

I think good moderating is like good umpiring, the less obvious the better. While at times I wish certain things could be moderated, that usually only happens to me when I'm feeling sensitive. I do believe all things said from moderators can and should be done in the open so other members can comment on the moderating as well as general posts. That said, moderators are human too and they make mistakes as I believe was the case with the pm you received. For the most part, I think the members in this forum can handle the vast majority of problens that occur. The moderators will become more comfortable with that idea as time pass'.

Good luck to you if you decide to not return.