Whether you're an "hard-ass" or not is all up to you. Find your own way of following and making people follow the rules. It's nice to see a new face leading the section tho, coders' the only section I've been visiting latelly without any drama, hopefully staying that way. good luck again :P
Actually I'm sort of nervous about that. I know the urge is going to come at some point, but I can't just be a hard-ass towards everybody.. I actually sort of need to adjust my attitude for the section, not the section for my attitude. Hopefully I make people think before they post nonsense though. Though I doubt it..
grats on modship ;) now start banning those noobs over @ coders'! :D good luck