No, it doesn't. There were few complaints when Greg was doing it because Greg was more laid back. At another site I post to there is seeming no moderation, though I know there are moderators. They're just very low key and I've never seen a complaint about them.
When all is said and done are there are a lot less people who want to discuss politics than ten or twelve years ago? If not, then why are there are a lot less posters to MLW?
Than 12 years ago ? You're talking a long time ago, bud. I don't know.