Being a moderator in a LYN-size forum is tough.. one don't want to be a moderator just because he has enough knowledge or wants to contribute more in the forum.. It won't work like that..

Being a moderator means you took the responsibility and facing a lot of pressure to perform.. Moderating task is not easy.. A lot of patience is needed..

More so, to be a leader, one don't purposely promote thyself as leader.. One may act like a leader, speak like a leader, contribute as a leader but never promote thyself as a leader.. Then people around will see one as a leader, thus appoint one as theirs..