EGADS! My Post Was Deleted!

[Was (Bob)]

Actually, I'm inclined to agree with you somewhat.

I feel that if a post violates one of the site's Terms of Use, the author forfeits the "right" to have the post on display here and possibly their "right" to post further messages. Hiding them is appropriate.

However, the "personal threads" thing throws another factor in there that, in my opinion, needs to be addressed. The site administrator didn't choose to remove the post from the site but is bound to let the post remain removed from the site because someone wanted it removed from their thread. No matter what the reason.

So, under the status quo, if someone posts on a personal thread "Wait a sec! You want people to buy this after your track record in [ticker list here]?" and the "owner" of the thread deletes it, end of story. The post is removed from the site because it wasn't wanted on the thread.

Not saying that I agree with it. Just acknowledging what the unwritten (but apparently binding) understanding with members prior to my arrival is.

As for the possibility of making all deleted posts available somewhere on the site, I'd say that I definitely wouldn't want that for invasions of privacy, but think a case could possibly be made for it otherwise. I'm opposed to it, but won't swear I'm "right", so I'd listen to both sides.

But not just yet. Currently dealing with something I feel is far more important that could make all other matters moot where I'm concerned.