@ModeratoronCB You're digging your own grave, and trying to justify why a moderator is necessary. I get it, you feel it's your "job". The reason why I posted the gif I did, with the wording is that you are showing exactly why a moderator isn't necessary. Maybe a nice to have. But, certainly not necessary.
I picked out the two items I did of your post:
-mods are necessary
-model should show gratification to mods for the effort they put in (if they so choose to)
To me, those are red flag items for all the reasons models should avoid moderators. Some of what you say, I agree with. But, those pesky red flags are just causing issues and would hopefully make any model reconsider whether she really wants a mod or not.
FWIW, I've been a mod on CB for a couple of models. They asked me, so I did it for a while to help them out. But, I felt it wasn't necessary for me to be there. I've also been a moderator on a number of forums and chats over the 20+ years I've been online. Heck, I think the first time I was a mod, was way back in '93 or 94 when AOL was still growing.
At this point in time, I'd politely decline if a model asked me to me a mod or room helper. Primarily, I don't have the time to dedicate to being online for as long as she would want me to be. Other reasons are such as what some of the models here are saying: There's always a disconnect between models and mods and while the mod may be doing what they feel is right and following they model's general guidelines. They could actually be doing a room harm because the model may have wanted to interact with the troll, or if the room is more or less quiet, it might add some excitement to the room to let them go.
We're both stating our opinions on what we view mods should/shouldn't exist. Neither is necessarily wrong, and the ultimate decision is up to the model as to whether she wants one or not. But, if multiple models are telling you things against your viewpoint, it may be better to just acknowledge it and keep silent rather than continue to make yourself a fool.
At that, I'll zip my own trap shut on this. Have stated my peace.