The RFD/CFV process could be used to change the status of a group,
    including:

        to create a new group - moderated or unmoderated
        to moderate an unmoderated group
        to unmoderate a moderated group
        to re-organize a set of groups
        to replace a retired moderator, or one who has vanished

    but note that any RFD/CFV process would require:

        a minimum of 2 months
        a lot of work on the part of the RFD/CFV proponent
        possibly a new moderator (or panel of moderators)
        a (possibly contentious) discussion on the proposal

    There is no method currently available on Usenet to remove
    or replace a moderator who actively opposes replacement.

    The moderator of news.announce.newgroups is not likely to post
    a proposal for removing a moderator as long as he or she continues
    to give some sort of service to the newsgroup's readership.

    The closest alternative is to use a different newsgroup,
    or to propose creation of one with the RFD/CFV process,
    which requires a 2:1, 100+ margin.  (See the Usenet Guidelines)

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