From all I understand with hosting it is exactly what AWM stated... you had it.. it's yours til you give it up or you ask for someone to take it over... this year we did a lot of opening up to new hostesses because it was like there were many of us hosting the swaps with no room for new hostesses to move in.
The rules are NOT written in blood for hosting except for that we ask you to have been on the boards and get to know the other members of our community for 6 months.. We also ask that you have completed 3+ swaps successfully...meaning not late, communicate w/ previous hostesses, hold up to your end of the bargain...
As for the mods, we are here to lend an ear and keep peace we are not dictators... WE are just here to make our community ~ happy, healthy and a friendly atmosphere. Again we are NOT dictators.. That being said, when we see issues arise we will step in.. For example, we keep the swap calendar so things are NOT overloaded. It's great to have swaps but when we have 5 or more going at the same time that take a lot of time or commitment, we need to step in and spread them out to help all swappers and hostesses enjoy the experience and receive quality work.
Holly~ I'm sure Susan meant nothing by inquiring about the rolodex swap. But if it's not on the board as scheduled yet (maybe even a month) than that would lead her to question when/if we are having one. I too do not believe that any ill-will was intended. NOR do I believe anyone was trying to step on Holly's toes but instead asked the question, a very good question at that.
Personally, I think it would be best to hold the rolodex swap together.. ABC/Monthly or whatever you have in mind. I think that if you separate, someone might get them confused (ACCIDENTLY) and send ABC to lets say Susan and Monthly to Holly when it was supposed to be vise-versa. Easy mistake.
This being said if my 2 cents..