+1. I think so, me too. Also, I don't think actual mod need to be removed since he may be helpful to the new one even if log in only a few times per month. 2 mods are better than 1 mod. IMHO, at least.
Reports isn't way when moderatos is not active. He never directly contact with trolls and spammer. If you are in interesting how it can be - please, transate my messages (there are many long stories).
Trolls are not smart except Exdeath - he is smart but troll.