Barry, the moderator who removed your post should have sent you a notice. I apologize for that.

Every situation like this is reviewed and handled in the best means possible. You will notice that some fraud discussions are left alone, but in those instances, it is because whomever has been reported in the post has also been identified by our staff as someone who would like nothing better than to defraud each and every one of our members. If someone were to post a message say "so and so has great feedback but he just ripped me off", we're going to remove it because so and so doesn't need to be bashed over something that he is most likely already trying to resolve.

Actually, you posting a negative rating on another member does warn others. That's exactly what the purpose of the rating system is for and is public for everyone to see. I am not aware of anyone who does not review market feedback before posting or accepting an offer. If there is a negative mark on someones history, everyone who looks at their feedback will be warned. Also, when a formal complaint is filed against a member, a big nasty red warning is posted in every ad they place until the complaint is resolved. Again, a warning to other members that something is going on they need to be cautious about.

The forums are for discussing the hobby. They are not for discussing other members performance in the marketplace. That is what the rating system is for.