Most of the critics here, and everywhere else DMOZ is discussed, have not the faintest understanding of the concept of DMOZ as a non-commercial, voluntary project. Most of the vocal critics are people who have made a fundamental mistake of thinking DMOZ is something it isn't, and because of that they start ranting, throwing accusations around without proof, and being generally very unpleasant about unpaid volunteers, 99% of whom have done nothing but give up their spare time. Why do you think most editors don't respond? Why do you think more and more editors now refuse point blank to answer emails? We are not paid to put up with crap, so we don't have to.