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.