I'd like to echo this question. I remember during the kidnapping of Elian, people called the agents cowards because they hide behind masks. Why are the identities of the moderators a secret. They have a lot of power yet the posters don't even have the right to face their accusers. It feels a little spooky now, knowing they are watching every word and they can get anyone banned without a hearing. I mean, doesn't that even sound wrong?
And NO, I have never been banned, I've just lurked.