The problem is that allowing mod discretion allows for marginalized people to participate in their own communities, and gig economy workers are, at best, only going to remove the most egregious harassment (I used to do something similar for another big social media site, it was an eye opening and horrifying experience - and I didn’t even see the “call the cops” level shit).
I think you’re right that the tech bros would love that move, though.
Ventura has been a conspiracy theorist for a while (of the non-malignant kind, think space aliens style that was more prevalent pre MAGA), but he never seemed like a giant asshole. He was invited to the weed legalization signing last year here in Minnesota. And he did a few good things here as governor. I’m surprised he hasn’t noped out of this clown show even if he is a (seemingly self aware) clown.