well , here's how it goes... when we decide we want a new mod or mods we have a chat about who we think would make a good forum moderator.. then they have to undergo the traditional initiation ceremony which i'm afraid is kept secret. and look at me - i do a lot of coding here - i assure you it's not because of my weather knowledge....more my knowledge of various technologies and how to use blutack and sticky backed plastic so you don't have to be a weather expert to play an important role on the site