OK, folks, I WAS the temporary host of Creative Speculation.

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28. And so that means what, exactly?

As Host of a GROUP, you have expanded powers:

Group Hosts perform a similar role to forum Hosts, but they have additional powers. 1) They can lock threads which they believe violate their group's stated purpose; 2) they can pin threads to the top of their group; 3) they can block out members whom they believe are not adhering to their group's purpose; 4) they can make other members Hosts of their group; and 5) they can remove any Host of their group that became a Host after they did.

If a group already has Hosts assigned, members who wish to become a Host must contact one of the current Hosts. Current Hosts may select any other member to become a Host, without restrictions. If a group does not have any Hosts assigned, members who wish to become a Host of that group must contact an Administrator for approval. Before assigning a Host, the Administrators may post a thread in the group asking for member feedback.

Since you have identified yourself as an avowed naysayer, I'm frankly concerned, given the extra powers you have. How do you plan to be fair and evenhanded in exhibiting your skepticism? Will you be blocking people who don't toe the line on what's "acceptable" to discuss in your opinion?

Perhaps this Group should ask an Administrator to post a thread asking for member feedback -- ??