As title says: Is it fair that a local moderator is allowed to sell in the "local marketplace" with all the visibility
Assuming the moderator isn't stickying his own sales thread (which would be an abuse of power), how is his sales thread more visible than other users?
trust
Staff members are trusted because only established members are chosen as staff. Also, staff members have a huge incentive not to scam because of their monthly compensation. If you choose to think someone is trusted just because of the text under their name, then you are mistaken.
etc he has?
You only listed two points, please elaborate on the etcetera.