Honestly, Ek... I don't understand what the problem is.
I mean, you said it yourself. Two forums were joined. The people from the other forum are due the respect HERE that they had on their old boards. I mean, if BTown merged with a bigger site & WE were on the other side (that Morlock's old site is on), you would want to have an equivalent amount of... (honor? prestige? Acknowledgement?) THERE as you have HERE, wouldn't you?
As far as the New mods are concerned... I welcome their input, etc. If they move posts that shouldn't be moved, a previously existing Mod would fix it... not that it should be an issue.
As far as commenting on trades and trade perspective... Why not? I mean, they have as much right to share their perspective as we do. Right?
And I don't think you have to worry about people being put on warning or banned by them. As I recall, that is a power reserved for the Trademaster and Lin.
Why are there new mods? Well, their Mod status there simply rolled over, I'd quess. Like you, some people found it wierd how fast 'Sid went from relative new kid on the block to Mod. My guess is that it has something to do with his technical knowledge, how well he handled the Jason Ticknor thing, and his overall personality (which is USUALLY nive

). Where the other mods are conerned, I'm sure they earned their stripes, as well.
Not that I am someone in charge (as requested). I just felt like dropping a couple pennies here.
Eric
Lower rating? You ship first.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.