Trolls have ALWAYS had a problem with the mods in the Front Line. And they have always been called out on their shit, and with good reason.
It ain't the Romper Room, and it ain't Hitchworld. Nor will it be.
Not that I have anything against the Romper Room or Hitchworld, but I wouldn't expect to see a serious discussion of political issues and current world events in those forums.
As far as Nick "choosing" to moderate that forum, actually he was chosen. And I won't speak for the webbies who officially made that call, but I can say that I was asked who I would pick (as the previous mod of that forum) and I chose two guys from the "Left" and two from the "Right".
All 4 of them were the ones chosen, (along with Doc Love who was the resident "centrist" before and after the switch) though the 2 right wingers have both since left the positions (and the board) for their own reasons which have nothing to do with the politics of the Front Line.
So if you want to blame someone, Thome, blame me. Doesn't make a goddamn bit of difference because I already think you're an inbred mutant who mixes the wrong anti-psychotic meds.