To continue the diversion from "Conductor Problems," I do want to make clear that I am in no way criticizing Alan. I'm more concerned with a philosophical statement about the place and execution of editing on boards like this. So far as I can tell, Alan has never modified a single letter of what I have written (probably because it is so bland and uninspiring that it could not possibly offend anyone).
Whatever his political views (which I've never particularly noticed seeping through), I commend Alan for his work as moderator.