Ok, ok, I’ll answer both questions:
1) I read the posts I moderate. When I can’t be around to moderate I try to catch up on what I’ve missed by reading whats up in the CR already, but to tell you the truth, I get my kicks by reading the deleted posts 😉
2) I don’t post my opinion on issues because as a moderator I represent YW, and not myself. I do express my opinions using my regular screen name, but that isn’t too often either. Or maybe I should say, not as often as I should, since every word I write is a benefit to all those who read it 😀