<p>The question arises from a specific post and raises the general question of criteria for prompt moderator closure.</p>
<p>I just want to spell out two simple general points.</p>
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<li><p>Although not the case here, it is a strong positive for me that moderators can act unilaterally given unwelcome postings (questions, answers, comments) that are spam, filth, or hateful or offensive rants. I make no claim there to a comprehensive list.</p>
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<li><p>As others have mentioned, moderators are not beyond query or challenge, but in my experience they are right most of the time.</p>
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