:D The threads been up there long enough for everyone interested to see. I kinda understand they get closed or removed since they tend to get a bit poisonous. Anything that is going off topic or goes into a rage war is usually more deconstructive than constructive.

If I were a new player and wanted to check up news on the forum, the last thing I'd want to see is a pile of ranting from veterans. ;D
So some forum moderation is necessary I guess.