I've noticed threads get deleted as soon as the word eBay is used.
I usually refer to it as TOS, but then cheaver replied and told me not to discuss eBay matters here (using the E word). Someone then probably reported it and 'poof' it was gone.
There was some interesting info in that thread, like how some sellers use auction sites as a 'cash till payday' tool, knowing they don't have the product they're listing etc.
Lucky I saved the OP as I knew what would happen (90% sure), so I can start the thread on another more relaxed forum.
Another question is, does the rampant thread reportings in The Kitchen Table get threads automatically deleted or do mods actually look and decide?
It's a shame really as this must chase off an astronomical amount of new posters, which would probably also turn into new buyers.
I actualy had a juicy thread I was going to start tonight about a private matter. I know how some of you like a juicy read and like to see outcomes (like myself), but the only outcome I see is thread deletion without even an explaination, like this one for instance.