Using Mods instead of Plugins for protection

[perpetualgamer]

So I had this thought that with MFFS and all the other security type stuff thats part of plugins. That I might not use grief prevention for players, and make it so they have to use the tools available through normal gameplay to achieve it.

My concern is this will drive away players who aren't willing to invest the time to get that high into the `tech tree`. I also think that this will make players build even more awesome and elaborate bases. My server is going to be pvp, within reason, so I want to encourage players to seek out each other for combat and raiding, but I want players to have a chance to hide/withstand it.

What are your guys thoughts on this kinda idea? Has it worked for you?

[disconsented]

I find that a Entry Barrier (Grey/Whit-list), a mod like Defense Plus and a Plugging like core protect work wonders.