If someone started a topic,and it got out of hand..... then the person who started it - then deleted it >> that would just lead to people starting up specific topics to finish their arguments.
As with most disagreements/arguments .... half of the battle is "having the last word"
So haveing the ability to delete whole topics would be counter-productive. On the other hand >> having the ability to delete just your own posts is more appropriate.
We all have our own views/opinions and criticisms, and it shouldn't be upto the individual who started the topic whether we can voice them all not.
SO... delete your own words if you do wish, but leave our personal freedom of speach intact.
After all, this is what the moderators are for.... if a topics gets too out of hand then they FLAIMBAIT it,LOCK it or delete it.
Self moderation is not the answer.
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