I posted this in the moderator thread but wanted to repeat it here. I know this is mid way through the process but I would like to make a suggestion. How about temporary moderators. The forum is a little dead right now. I'm sure it will heat up once CIR bills are introduced and the heavy talk starts. Why not have a list of people that can go through whatever process you put people through and have them be temporary moderators. You keep your basic people but when the need is there you activate a couple of more. Including people from both coasts. I think is a more flexible system and adapts to the nature of the forum.