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Just wondering why some moderators feel it's necessary to delete almost an entire page of discussion?
If it's to save space, just send an email that says, "We've deleted everyones posts to save space", not "Reason:Not related to R/C or original topic." Especially in a general discussion thread.
RCU Moderators do not delete posts "to save space". RCU is proud of the fact that every posts that was posted within the rules is still available online, all the back to the very first post on RCU. Storage space simply isn't a factor here on RCU. But posts that are removed because they are not RC related, or not on topic of the the discussion, are removed for exactly those reasons. The RCU Community Rules are very clear in this matter.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
Although discussion forums encourage a wide range of opinions, please keep your posts focused on the topic of the forum in which you are submitting your message.
[ul][*]Each forum has a different topic, so what is appropriate in one forum or thread may not be appropriate in another. [*]RCUniverse.com is focused on R/C. Accordingly, topics must remain R/C related. [*]We do not permit political, social, religious, or other off-topic discussions. There are many places online to express your opinions on issues outside of RC so "RC" Universe is designed to be a place to talk just about RC.
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It's really simple, RCU was created to discuss matters concerned with the hobbies of Radio Control. That's what these rules are for. All members agree to abide by these rules when they join RCU. If a moderator removed a thread because it wasn't RC related then he was doing his job.
Although the rules do state that topics need to be RC related RCU did make a concession to accommodate it's members by creating Off-topic forums for members to discuss things not RC related. If your post was not RC related it should have been posted in the Off-topic forums.
With all of this in mind I will say that the moderators of RCU are humans too and can make mistakes. If you feel that a moderator acted improperly you are always welcome to address your concerns to the senior administration of RCU. You can send a PM to Marc - owner (username RCAdmin) or Nathan - site administrator (username Plane Insane). They will be more than happy to look into the matter.
Ken