Mods, why was my post deleted?

Moderators—could someone please explain why my post regarding the memory card was deleted?
I suspect it’s because I happened to cross-post my question in two different sections. But honestly, I did that on purpose! Wouldn't it be smart to cast a wider net, since different users tend to hang out in different corners of the internet? I rarely ever frequent the Silicon Valley subforums, but since a memory card is, by definition, a piece of hardware, I thought it perfectly reasonable to ask here too—only to have you guys scrub it away. It feels a bit spiteful, don't you think?

I’ve had the exact same experience, analogwalker2, and I even ended up getting flagged with a warning. I ran into that same issue where I submitted two different PDFs, which honestly seems like a reasonable way to go about it—especially since those two files were actually targeting different user profiles, meaning you’d likely get a much faster and more accurate response that way. Even though it feels like a logical workaround, the moderators just won't budge on it, but hey, who are we to question how they run the show?

Look, it’s not about being malicious or anything—it's just that we can't keep having five different conversations about the exact same thing. Double topics just create a massive mess. The forum has its own specific structure for a reason—it's there so people can actually find what they're looking for without getting lost in the weeds, and, you know, to stop everything from becoming a repetitive headache.

Benjamin King2 said:It isn't about being malicious at all! We just can't have multiple threads discussing the exact same topic—duplicate threads only create total chaos. The forum has a specific structure designed to help people navigate easily when searching for info and to prevent everything from becoming redundant.

I don't see any "chaos" coming from Benjamin King2—if anything, it seems like certain moderators think they’re playing God! Honestly, maybe they can't get a word in edgewise in their own social circles, so they come here to act like big shots.
If someone is dealing with a burning question—a real, pressing issue!—isn't there a much better chance of finding an answer if they post it in a few different spots? I mean, wouldn't you agree? Different types of people hang out in different sections!
After spending six years on this forum, I think it might be time for me to go looking for a new community elsewhere.

analogwalker2 said:Benjamin King2 isn't confused at all. It just seems like some moderators think they're gods here because they can't get a word in at home or with their friends, so they act tough on this forum.
If you're struggling with a tough question, you'll probably find an answer faster if you ask it in a few different places. Different types of people hang out in different corners of the web.
After six years on this board, I think it's time to go looking for a new community.

That comment really shot yourself in both feet... The moderator IS the authority here, they aren't just pretending to be. Just look at how you handled your post... and there's plenty more where that came from. Not to mention the supermods and admins. You can complain all you want and head for the exit. There are endless forums out there where you'll run into the exact same thing for double-posting, or even get banned for insulting the staff.

So, best of luck to you...

analogwalker2 said:Benjamin King2 isn't dealing with any "confusion" here—it's just that some moderators clearly think they're gods. Probably can't get a word in edgewise at home or with their friends, so they come here to play tough guy.
If you're actually struggling with a burning question, there’s a much better shot at getting an answer if you post it in a few different spots. Different types of people hang out in different corners of the web, after all.
Honestly, after six years on this board, I think it might be time to go looking for a new forum.

Be my guest and go find some lawless corner of the internet where there aren't any moderators and everyone can just shout whatever nonsense they want. Good luck with that.