If you say so. Let there be truth. However, I've spoken up before about last words then closure. I think that's a rotten tactic. It brings the board into disrepute. Could do better!

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The last words on that particular thread were in fact out of view, the final deletion of an argumentative post put up by someone who was reposting a nasty message that had already been deleted.
There is no way to make everyone happy. You complain when there is an explanation, and you complain when there isn't. So moderators have to play it as it lays.