Saying mods and admins are being lazy if they don't keep up with spammers is a little harsh. If you're running a large board then it becomes impossible to keep on top of it. Also remember one thing, not everyone runs a forum as a full time job, not unless they're making huge revenues from advertising or services being offered through the forum.

It also helps if members report spammers to the staff as well.

I always find good sites and I love to communicate with others so forums are normal for me. What I can not stand though are lazy admin and mods. Part of being a good step ahead of the spammers is being active on your website. Who is going to visit a site that has no structure to it, no one caring that spam is over flowing, etc.?