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by Dracophoenix 1202 days ago
> What they don't realize is the real service platforms offer is moderation.

I'd rephrase this as "the real service platforms offer is better signal-to-noise ratio in the information one seeks". Moderation is not in itself the selling point, but merely one lever or device operating in collusion with some methods to increase SNR and in contraposition to others.