Flood control is disabled for mods, Daniel.
There probably is a way of getting it to count down before your eyes with Javascript, but this isn't a language I'm all that well versed in. Still, doesn't mean I won't use this as an opportunity to expand my knowledge.
But I consider this suggestion quite low priority.
The vB staff are still trying to resolve the issue we've been having with the converter, meanwhile...
I've already tried the AJAX shoutbox by the way. Very nice piece of kit.
Oh, and I've decided to stick with standard vB HTML for the skin (for now at least), and here's why: it will probably make upgrading a lot easier.