Is there strange/odd threads lately, or is it me?

Yes. There are definitely profiles that come and go. I have also noticed that many replies get deleted. I understand that the poster can do this, is that correct ? I mean completely remove a reply as if it never occurred ? Also I have just received an alert telling me that my post created has been reported as spam or abuse and removed when I did not create the discussion. I simply replied to it but absolutely could never be taken as a abuse or spam.  In either case, I'm sorry to say, that the forum is badly managed and run. There doesn't seem to be anyone here on a regular basis that knows the forum or can deal with anything. Everything seems to be expected to run by itself. I appreciate that the pm facility was eventually sorted but the whole technical side could do with an overhaul and someone should be here as a mod on a regular basis. 

do the mods get paid?

do the mods get paid?

I believe they are 100% voluntary. There is Dani, Claire, Ross. If you ever see anything like hatespeech, name calling etc. You can @ Ross-mod or Dani-mod. Although, I'm not sure if moderators are allowed to be members.

There have been claims that really old members (high pts) are both mods/members. I asked a mod directly & wasn't corrected.