I am of firm view that moderators and webby should avoid discussions and debates. No matter how resonable they might be, it just create the impression that moderators are partial to people of certain view.
Infact, when they select mods, they should see whether the person has strong views(right or wrong does not matter) or not.
Rest of us do not matter much, nobody will feel victim if I or you say something stupid.
I am not going to put a tape on my mouth.
I will however make sure that i am understanding, unbiased when it comes to moderating.