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So, I politely reached out to a moderator asking where my reply went on the thread regarding suspicions about a spouse's faithfulness. A user named TheSves actually replied to it (quoting me and giving his take), but my original post is just gone. It was wiped without a single warning, penalty, reprimand, or even a slap on the wrist—unlike those moderators who hand out punishments like political activists in D.C. handing out flyers to people on the street. Since I didn't get an answer privately, I'm taking this inquiry public.

Below, I’m quoting the post that was deleted for absolutely no reason, and I expect an explanation. I also welcome your thoughts—do you honestly think there’s anything "offensive" or whatever about this post that warrants it being nuked without any context? ☕ Regards

THE FOLLOWING IS THE POST FROM THE THREAD REGARDING SUSPICIONS ABOUT A SPOUSE'S FAITHFULNESS

If you ask me, this lady is a textbook example of a troll. She threw out one tiny little bone and then completely ghosted... not another word, not even a blink. She doesn't even have the imagination to invent details or scenarios to get us all riled up and debating. Honestly, that’s what ticks me off. Even trolls aren't what they used to be...

Anyway, whether this specific situation is true or not, here is my take...
When—or if—partners start drifting apart (physically, mentally, emotionally...), that is the first red flag. Infidelity doesn't have to happen immediately, and it might not even happen at all, but in that kind of setup, the probability of things going south (either through cheating or a breakup) is incredibly high. In my opinion, if you actually care about the relationship, you can't just ignore those signs and then act shocked when you find out you're being cheated on. I'd say it's better to prevent the fire than to try and put it out after the house burns down. That's point one. Second, when infidelity does occur, or when someone suspects it (assuming there weren't those obvious warning signs beforehand), it is very easy to find out if you actually want to know. Someone can deny it until they're blue in the face, claiming they're as innocent as a newborn, but if their partner has solid evidence or a gut feeling that isn't just the result of a bad day or hormones, then the situation is clear. Nobody feels betrayed or suspicious for no reason. If the partner actually gives a damn, they will go through hell to prove their loyalty or explain why things seem a certain way. If they don't? Well, anyone with enough backbone should seriously consider ending a relationship where they feel miserable and where their partner simply refuses to acknowledge their concerns... regardless of whether actual cheating took place or not.

Jamie Chase6 said:I’d say she’s basically the textbook definition of a troll.

Look, I’m no expert, but I can certainly take a look at 😁

Lately, there’s been this agreement on the forum that any kind of troll-hunting or forensic analysis gets wiped clean. (And honestly, how does that make me feel? 🙂 🙂 🙂).

I highly doubt the rest of the post would have survived the purge, though.

Usually, when posts get deleted around here, it happens without so much as a word of explanation.

Nicholas King said:I’m nobody special, but I can take a look at 😁

Lately, there's been this new rule on the forum where they’re wiping out all the deep-dive troll forensics. (Do I even need to tell you how much that sucks? 🙂 🙂 🙂).

Honestly, I doubt they would have touched the rest of the post though.

Usually, when posts get nuked here, it happens without any explanation at all.

Thanks for the heads-up. I figured that was what was happening 😁 Even so, my internal compass for fairness just wouldn't let me stay silent without making a scene. Since the author actually replied after I posted (which I hadn't realized when I hit send), I immediately issued an apology—PUBLICLY—retracting my claim that she was a troll. And guess what? That apology got deleted too. 😢 If it was just one "controversial" word causing the issue, why not just edit that specific word instead of killing the entire post? Makes zero sense, right?

Furthermore, Nicholas King, if memory serves, you’ve frequently questioned whether authors were being real in your own insightful posts, often attaching the same questionable labels at the exact same time I did. So, based on everything happening here, I’m forced to conclude that this isn't moderation—it's just arbitrary power trips. ☕ And let's be real: pulling nonsensical rules out of thin air in the middle of the night to basically suppress free speech is also not "moderation."

To put it bluntly, I know I’m not the only one feeling let down by this autocratic, wildly subjective "moderation." Because of this, the forum is slowly but surely losing its purpose, its soul, and its charm.

Jamie Chase6 said:Furthermore, Nicholas King, I seem to recall you frequently questioning whether an author was even real—often stumbling toward a rather questionable nickname in your hesitation while doing so...

For quite some time now—honestly, much too long—I’ve been holding myself back from making these kinds of diagnoses.

But with the number of trolls increasing daily, I suppose it's almost a celebration... 😢

By the way, by making those insinuations about "forum favorites," you're essentially shoving yourself into the same bucket as those usernames you wouldn't even want to share an internet service provider with, let alone anything more intimate. 🙂

Jamie Chase6 said:So, I politely asked the moderator for some info regarding where my reply to this thread vanished...

Regarding the deletion of posts—we don't send out notifications to users explaining why something was removed. The community guidelines are available to everyone; I assume any regular user has read them and understands what they wrote, which should make the reason for removal anything but a mystery. Of course, you’re always welcome to ask, and you'll get an answer. The only reason you didn't hear back is because our moderator was away from her desk.
Frankly, Jamie Chase6, if I had stumbled upon that same post myself, I wouldn't have just deleted it—I would have issued a formal warning for violating the subforum rules.

hollowtrucker77 said:furthermore, mods will edit posts containing things like private data or stuff that doesn't belong here, but they'll just delete posts that contain questionable content
the author is the one responsible for watching what they put in their post

Ever since we dealt with that whole dispute over editing content—which devolved into a massive argument about specific wording and how many emojis were used🤣 — I stopped practicing post editing altogether.
Fixing quotes and merging consecutive posts are the only edits I perform; "content editing" is simply not on my agenda.
If an author wants their post to remain in the thread, they need to ensure the content itself doesn't violate the (sub)forum rules.

hollowtrucker77 said:Jamie Chase6, honestly, it feels like there isn't a single thread on this site where someone doesn't get labeled a troll. It’s getting exhausting.
Furthermore, the mods will step in to edit posts containing things like private info or stuff that just doesn't belong on this forum, but they'll go ahead and delete posts that are just... questionable.
Ultimately, the person making the post is the one responsible for what they put out there.

Look, I called her a troll because she started a thread and then went completely silent, which is exactly why I made that call. 😉But once I saw she had actually posted again in the meantime, I immediately issued a correction right after my first post and walked back the "troll" comment. My apology followed the original post almost instantly, and both were deleted. I think that’s malicious and purely subjective, regardless of what our dear Nicholas King thinks about it.😍
All jokes aside, I retracted the troll accusation, and I don't throw those labels around lightly. I've been around here long enough to know my style is polite, so considering all the circumstances, I find this level of moderation totally inappropriate. Especially since I follow the forum rules to a T.

velvettrucker52 said:Regarding the deletion of posts—we don't notify users when we delete something or explain the reasoning behind it. The forum rules are available to everyone; I assume any user has read them and knows what they wrote, so the reason for a deletion shouldn't be a mystery. Of course, you can always ask, and you'll get an answer. The only reason you haven't received one is due to the moderator being away.
Actually, Jamie Chase6, if I had stumbled upon that post myself—I wouldn't just delete it, I'd issue a ban for violating the sub-forum rules..

By the way, velvettrucker52, if I may be so bold, do you feel like you might have gotten a little too carried away with this whole "enforcer" role? 😉Don't you think you're overdoing it? Please don't take this personally, but that bolded part really prompted me to speak up and make this comment. ☕