[Brody]

Go back and read my initial response to this thread. I never said it's never a conflict of interest. In point of fact, I specifically stated that there are situations where it CAN be a conflict of interest. I just happen to have enough confidence in the people I choose as admins - and in myself as a responsible administrator - that conflicts can be dealt with as they arise.

You've had bad experiences with admin-played characters before. I'm sorry to hear that. I've had bad experiences with player-played leaders before too - that hasn't made me totally close myself off to the idea of letting players have the chance to do those jobs, so why should I do the same to admins unless they prove through their actions that they can't be trusted in such circumstances?