A few points:
- A link to [email protected] is on the bottom of every page. If anybody has a serious problem with a moderator, bypass the mods and go straight to the overlords. Abuse will lead to demodification.
- Moderators are elected. People shouldn't vote for people who are not suitable for the job.
- The electorate can get it wrong (GWB anyone?!) but again, if we start declaring illegal wars on users, you don't have to wait years and years before we go away, you can just report us.
- Practically all operations are logged to a user. Reverting rogue actions should be possible.
In terms of process, the existing moderators (and SE staff) are monitoring the election. If anybody seriously unfit to become a moderator was progressing too far, I'm sure we'd start making noises up the chain of command.
Importantly: Don't worry and have some faith in the electorate. There are several good candidates above the user I'm certain you're talking about and they are obviously better candidates. With the exception of electing me, the community has done a pretty good job at picking great moderators to date.
