I don't know if a moderate moderator really matters TBH.
As long as the right people get banned for the right reasons I personally could care less.
The only reason to have a neutral moderator is fear that when he takes sides he shows favoritism to his friends. Or gives off the wrong impression of the staff, and by extension the whole game/community.
Though if you ask me.
Gimper accurately represents 75% of the community that is active on the forums at this time. So perhaps it just shows he's exactly the kind of person who should be a moderator. And I believe if this were up for a yearly election cycle he'll win again next season.
Though if I had a choice I'd vote for Henry still.