Simon, I appreciate your approach to this pervasive problem that has brought down other forums.
I just hope you find the time to moderate and apply these rules where applicable regardless of seniority or personal connection.
I actually think those two are linked. The mistake many forums make and the reason why this one has lasted so long (not the only reason of course) is that it doesn't matter if you are a 2-month old member or a 12-year old member - the rules apply equally.
If anything we expect more of people who have been here longer and should "know the score" by now. We try not to play favourites but do try to make allowances and reason with people when possible and they will give us chance.
Again, it's probably the "JW" factor but what I often see is people use the site while they need it and they find a home here. Eventually they move on with their ex-JW life (we should all become ex-ex-JWs) and maybe don't need the forum as it is quite as much and probably should move on from the forum as well but instead want to change it into what they now want it to be and this causes some friction.
I hope my connection with the boss means she'll never delete me though ;)