Looks like I'm probably the last to know..all the best to you Aqua Athena, I would hope your reason, fairness and yes sincerity, would rub off on the other mods.
Thank you Lumpy 1, for your congratulations and for being a fine poster here.
I have to say, my 5 days of being an active newbie mod ( the first three days responding to you sweethearts being of primary importance ) have made a first-class impression on me, when it comes to the staff and what they put up with..

and how diligently and thoughtfully, they come together as a team and hand down their decisions as those decisions have been in all USMB poster's best interest, in one way or another.
I hold each one of the staff, in high regard, as their challenges are many and they are up to the task. They rock, in my eyes. They are inspiring and I hope never to let them down.