It's your community, so you decide what you would like.
I have nothing against a moderated thread.
But there must be a clear policy, delete, say, only rude messages or accusatory posts without any arguments.
Especially, as you said, you value their reputation and I think you will not abuse the moderator rights.
Yes, very good point.
What I would like to really do is reduce noise. I don't mind scam accusations and all that stupidity, but not the same posts repeated over and over and over
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For me. Anything goes so long as it is on topic and has some argument. I also dont have time to be baby sitting the thread, but in the interests of peace...
Of course, lots of people say moderated posts are the sign of a scam so cant win there
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