Like you, I also was unable to read the deleted posts, for obvious reasons :)
Since I do not know the content of the deleted posts, the following are just my musings, not commentary on the deleted posts.
I just hope that anyone that attacks the content of a post does not end up attacking the poster. There can be a fine line between good-natured needling and hurtful personal attacks.
I think we are all capable of treating each other courteously, without resorting to spelling flames and other childish tactics.