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You assert that there are plenty of checks and balances, but they are not supposed to be made public.

Believe him. Like editor in small World/Language category I checked almost every edit. And checked every single deleted site. Have never told this to other editors in this part of DMOZ. Can bet also that metas and editalls are checking mine edits

Generaly, most of the editors applied for category, where they have interest in, some of them wanting to edit/list their own sites. But they - like newbies - are watched by senior editors. If they want more editing privs, they have to apply for. This means obligatory cat check...

Can tell you what I am doing. I find and add in unreview in cats where there is an editorquality sites and wait the editor to log couple of times. If he edit them, is ok, if after few logins he/she doesnt - I add them. Just one of the mechanisms against "the editor in this category is my competitor". I am relatively new editor, and I am sure that senior editors know more tricks.

You are fooling no one with your tired request for evidence

Dont understand this. Couple of days ago I fill an abuse report, and its question of hours metas to state their decision. Do you have anyevidense of abuse, or you are just talking, hijacking this useful thread?

but they are not supposed to be made public

LOL, its not public job. I will never inform the publicity how exactly I am checking the edits. Have to confes that a lot of trolls are waiting to find out how to **** the system
Do you expect Google do made available for the public their formulas?