As a mod, I do read every post on chorrol. I don�t often post on this thread as a member because I think, type and edit slowly enough that by the time I post here, generally this thread has moved so far and fast that my comments would be irrelevant.
Let me say a couple things though:
1. Regarding spambots, generally the mods delete not only the spambot�s posts but any posts discussing them as well as off-topic and disruptive to the thread in question. Although I did that on the two threads hit by a spambot earlier today, I�m not doing so here because this thread is, well, about everything!

Generally though, when it comes to spambots, I ask that you simply report and ignore � that makes the mods� job of clean up easier. Oh, and if numerous members report the same problem post, that is no worries for the mods at all.

2. Regarding this thread, I want to compliment our host, KoB. Clearly, there is an appetite at chorrol for this type of free-ranging chatter thread. Although it is certainly a subjective area, I think it's fabulous that our members pretty much contain chatter / spam to this thread. Further, KoB has done a stellar job at inviting folks who begin to stray into off-topic chatter on other threads to bring the discussion here.