after being a mod and admin on a few sites (paintballresource.org, stockclasspaintball.com, pbo.cjb.net, etc) I have came to the conclusion being a mod isn't all it is cracked up to be. Sure, posting in a secret forum, editing posts, and getting your name up on the top of hte forum page is awesome. But it does get old. I was better off waiting and EARNING my mod/admin spots.
And, rule #1 is,
DON'T ASK 