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by Latty 3520 days ago
I've seen both. The "draconian moderation" is also the reason for their success.
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That's highly debatable. I use it despite the moderation. Half the questions I get answers for are "closed, off topic".
If it wasn't for the moderation, it'd be a swamp of terrible just like the forums of old.
Many people feel otherwise. Anyway it's way off topic to the op.