The difference is that dang is one of the rare mods that’s actually paid for the work. I assume this means it’s a job to him, rather than a means to satisfy some desire for power and control.
So paying mods might reduce that behavior since their power is tied to them doing their job properly and there is an authority to appeal to if they suck and abuse power.
Not to say dang isn't doing a great job only because he's paid to! But I agree with you, paid mods have different rewards and goals than volunteer mods.