I think you took my statement a bit too seriously. Sorry if I ruffled some feathers on the subject. You are completely right, I don't know the full scale job of a mod, but I am learning, and I learn quickly. The term "moderator" to me, means that you are the people to talk to if an issue on the board occurs. If a moderator finds it valid, they will kick it up the chain to someone who will take care of the problem. Part of the middleman and chain of command type of thing.
If I had an issue with the site or a user, I would pm a moderator and have a discussion about it. If the moderator finds that my concern is valid, then they will take care of things.
Sorry in advance if I rubbed the mods the wrong way. I was simply trying to help out that's all. I had/have good intentions.