i think its like anything if you have the time an energy an the helpers why not give it ago,
but like you say u dont want it to be about bullshit an badmouthing, well sadly that's what some chats have come to,
but im sure u can soon weed out the ones you dont want in the room
maybe do a trial for say 1 month see how it goes if u are happy an youre support staff are happy with how its going continue if not say thanks for ya help an time an close room.