&#62; That's an uncomfortable assessment from regular site contributors.<p>First, I agree with you that a more transparent process would be a positive thing.<p>Second, I'd like to highlight that this is by far the finest community I've ever been a part of for a long term period. I've seen other communities good for six months to a year before coming somewhat unglued, and Hacker News hasn't done that in the two years or so I've been here. So I agree with you, but also want to take a moment to thank the moderators for what is largely a thankless job, and for what they're largely doing incredible work with.<p>So, agree that improvements can be made, and still - a massive amount of gratitude from me. Actually, if there's any HN mods in whatever city I'm in at any given time, shoot me an email and lunch is on me. Taipei right now, seriously, you guys are amazing and thanks.