Having glanced at the forum listing under “General”, I don't think that Wayne+12 is an unwarranted number, especially given the volume on this site.
Being a Moderator can have a humbling effect on a person, so it would be difficult for any of us not “in the loop” to assess the choices made—even if we knew the reasons for selection, which we don't, no matter how much our pride would like to convince us otherwise.
In most areas of this endeavor, I would say, “the higher the level of transparency, the better,” yet there are areas in which people here need to be reigned in. It might pinch a little, but it will be worth it, I think.
