Of course things can change.. but in my 'sit back and watch' ways, over the last 4 years or so, I've seen him go after pumpers alot heavier than bashers. In fact I've never seen him go after a basher unless it was just a noise post with the person saying the same nonsense over and over again. And by 'go after', I mean delete a post and give them a private warning first.
Another thing.. people saying that he will only allow a pro-particular stock person to take over an orphan board. That he has to check a person's post history, etc..
Well yeah...... Obviously if a person never posted on that board, they probably won't get the head Mod spot. I think the general rules are 3 posts before they will be thought about for the board. I know because I've tried. Also, if the person has a history of being in Ihub jail, attacking posters, off topic, they probably won't become a head mod on an orphan board.. But some don't want to give the whole story over on the hang-em board.