I think we might be asking too much of the volunteer/unpaid moderators (who have actual real jobs outside of ClubCobra).
If I was a moderator and was asked to tidy up the content of 150+ posts in a thread, I'd say get stuffed.
If I was a moderator and was told "Don't you dare delete any of the posts", I'd say get stuffed.
www.yellowbullet.com is a massive performance/drag racing forum. The rule there is that nothing can be edited/deleted 5mins after it has been posted. Ie: post something and spot a typo - fix it straight away. Feel strongly enough to post something but then don't have the balls to stand behind it and want to soften your stance after you cop some flak - too bad; too late.
I like that a customer has an enthusiast forum to allow him to have his say. I like that Craig as an enthusiast and as a manufacturer has done so as well. I like that people stand up for a local manufacturer. I like that others cut through and disregard the arguments and appreciate the cammer powered, polished Kirkham for the incredible car that it is.