I am not in the list, but this certainly sounds like something I would have the skill set and available time to accomplish. I'm not applying for the position (although I am interested, just doubt I am close to the best candidate), but the free exchange of ideas, allowing non-native speakers to express their opinions/ideas and allowing radical ideas to flow is something I believe in vehemently. Free speech is one of the single most important ideals that a community can hold, and this is primarily true when dealing in Politics & Society.

I'm going to see if I can assist in reporting around that board, get a feel for if I understand the criteria and the situation. The moderator needs to (in my opinion) :

Be a proponent of free speech
Have the ability to distinguish spam from poorly expressed opinion
Be willing to accept the position

I feel that I do not know enough of the values or views on free speech of the people on this list. I would "blindly" give my endorsement towards LoyceV, even though I'm not sure that they're particularly interested in the gig. Vod has done wonders for the community, but I am unsure to what, if any, extent their strongly held views on particular issues will influence the work they would potentially be doing.  I wish that I had more to say in this situation on more of the people seriously being considered, but at this time it doesn't sound like there are many good options that fit all three criteria; it seems like we can hammer out 2/3 at best.

digaran, you're not being banned, don't worry buddy.