I would hate to see anyone feel they were not free to post in this forum or that their thoughts, ideas and perspective wasn't welcome. The purpose of the forums on FT are to share travel experiences and tips for maximizing points and/or miles.
I've learned a lot of useful information on FT and it came from both new and veteran posters. All of us who participate in this forum benefit from a free flow of information from a variety of sources.
IMO, we are all the poorer if someone feels he/she is not welcome here. And whether we end up with moderation in this forum or not is beside the point. We have to treat each other in a respectful and civilized manner so that the information continues to flow. And we shouldn't need a moderator to tell us to behave like adults. I would hope that comes naturally to most of us.