I can definitely see both points of view and both have merit. Which is why it's good that an OP is able to make the choice.
AD's owner Steve shrewdly avoids the rules heavy, Stasi-style type moderation and petty rules that stifle some communities. What many would probably like to see though is to ban the big Charlie Potatoes type boasting type posts, especially ones that mention no price bracket. Usually from newbie accounts that never go on to buy anything.