Anthony,
If it were me trying to make this place better.
I would get rid of the kitchen first off. It really adds no value to the board at all.
Then I would let the mods be mods. If a mod feels someone needs a time out then let it be. If a mod abuses that power, replace them.
I believe the big difference in the board is its size. At one time I knew 90% of the board by face. Now I know maybe 1%. That was several years ago, but you get the point. Even if I do go to a meet I just end up finding the few people I know and hang out with them. I think its the same for most people on here.