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For many niche communities, the moderator is very often the sole poster as well. While I can see the perceived conflict of interest, kickstarting niche communities is challenging.
So challenging that you need to protect your own feelings by banning anyone who downvotes you, so that you don't decide to leave a community that you're already in a position of power over? Grow a pair.
What "power" does the mod have if the community doesn't have other members?