User blog comment:Drew1200/User Promotions/@comment-5052737-20140203193623/@comment-1693968-20140204204147

I think you can read all of the other comment chains if you want a response to the "too many CMs" problem.

ChatMod isn't a reward for good behavior, it's actually another responsibility that is given to volunteers. Good behaviour is a requirement for ChatMod, but we also look for users who would be good at dealing with users appropriately.

As for DB, inactivity is a requirement for bureaucrat. When is the last time that you've seen a fully active bureaucrat anywhere on the internet?