Since you've posted notice that you're going to be busy, they should cut you some slack. But submitters who have been waiting a certain length of time with pending subs (3 days for a current show, 7 for a show that has ended) is instructed to message the editor and request that they moderate the subs. I think this is a policy that will all too often lead to conflict between the editor and those submitting, but that's the policy, unfortunately. It would be nice if there was a better way to get the ball rolling without these unsolicited begging messages, but so far we're just stuck. I also think in most cases the submitter should just pipe down and be patient, but there are some editors who fear a coup, and sit on submissions. I'm sure that's not the case with you, but having experienced one such editor I've had to learn the proper steps to deal with the situation. So I guess we just all have to remember that this stuff isn't that big a deal, when you get right down to it, and if someone becomes too annoying, ignore them or report them, and then get back to business when you can.