I can just imagine Steve posting here right now...
Anyways, if I were an admin, I would more of that type that follows democracy and see what requests I could fill for members while still keeping control. I would like to see the opinions of members more.
Then, I would go bankrupt and come back a few years when I can actually pay for the forum :P.
But I really wouldn't play a prank on the members by pretending they've been modded at April Fools, seriously, that was a cruel joke. Although it could have been more realistic with a PM.