Controversial topic indeed.
I've always been of the opinion that a very, very small minority of alcoholics are able to return to 'normal' drinking but it depends on how far down the rabbit hole they've gotten. For 99.9% of people I believe it's not possible and just not worth the risk.
I really hope this moderation thing works out for you and if it does I'm really happy for you. I wish so much that I was able to grab the concept of balance and just be able to have the odd glass of wine on a Saturday night like I used to. I think deep down I haven't given up on that one day yet. I don't know what that says for my recovery as I know it's heading down dangerous territory. All I know for now is I am determined not to go back to drinking the way I was.