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Political events appear to be a harsh period for moderation. It's probably a good time for a hug.

Out of curiosity, how many hours do you do moderation? Are you the only mod? Is this the only job? What happens if you are going on vacation or something? Don’t answer if it’s confidential obviously. Just curious about the behind the scenes.

I'm not the only mod but the only full time one these days. I never count hours. I don't go on vacation, but do get away—I just work on HN while doing so.

It’s because it’s what makes us aware we’ve not been thankful enough.

I realize that doesn’t make sense, since you can still be frustrated even if people are thankful, but…

on another topic - do you find that the people you ban actually do email to contest it or do the majority just make a new account and start the same ol' shit all over again?

It's a split. Some do the one, some the other, and some I don't know what they do.

You can complain all you want, Dan, we will listen. Seriously, this is the only site I go to so you’re my favorite admin anywhere for keeping it well maintained.