Deb, its NOT about the controversies it brings out. Its about how you DEAL with them when they are put on your plate. Anyone who becomes a Mod on Fauna is going to be met with controversy anyhow. Why not be someone that I would trust to be capable of doing the right thing. This is coming from someone who does not share all of your beliefs with you. You would be a perfect compliment to the male (harder, more cold) side of this business. You are reasonable, yet firm. Most of all, you garner respect here and if someone cannot show you the same as you give, I would be the first in line to battle that stance.