i use my laptop most of the time, yes i agree the touch pad takes a little getting used to, but once u do the laptop is very handy, take it anywhere around the house, i agree with your say regarding moderators, it must be left to the webmaster, if they were elected by the members they would have to please them to be voted on, the webmaster does a great job, and he controlles the moderators and keeps us in line, we only put threads or posts up for his inspection, if we think they are off line, it is he who deletes them or puts them back on site, hope u get ur pc back on ok,