I am not saying I have been directly moderated but what does an 'axe to grind', a 'slanted view', 'don't want to be argumentative' mean if not moderation, this selection of different pieces of your posts must be your own personal opinion, right?

Unfortunately, posters may confuse the two - moderator and opinion writer, how are we posters meant to ascertain if a mod is in mod or IMO mode?

Anyway, it seems we have strayed off topic - 'poster self moderation' whatever next.

But don't give up your day job as Jethro might not find a cheaper worker.