It's a volunteer position for which they get shit on endlessly. And let's be honest, this site would tank without them. Being a mod is often just shitloads of work. Franky, if offered the chance to be a mod, I'd turn it down.
I've seen an endless number of forums, left and non left, go to utter shit because the mods have an ego. One of the things that drew me into r/CTH was that the leadership team didn't take themselves too seriously.
Furthermore, the mods in the following pages can please go gargle my unshaved balls:
r/unpopularopinion
r/AITA
r/worldnews
r/politics
Nooooooooo they're still in contact and still very positive with good relations. Just busy offline to my knowledge.
That was definitely a hit though.