On 21/04/2019 12:55, alan_m wrote:
On 21/04/2019 12:09, Jethro_uk wrote:

Incidentally, a moderated usenet is *far* more useful than any number of
blogging sites.


You have obviously never encountered arsehole moderators who censor
everything they don't agree with.

What seems to work best is moderation for new posters until they have
built up some trust then free posting but with moderator(s) prepared to
act when needed. You need to define what's kosher clearly and ensure the
moderators enforce the policy equally and consistently.