I (and most moderators) usually delete all of the posts that discuss moderators and moderation. We have a lot of trouble with the UK threads, especially on topics like royalty. And posts that challenge "I dare you not to delete this" are usually the first to go. So I've deleted several posts that had content but also discussion of moderation.

In the music posts there are a lot of occasions when the actual words are very racist, sexist, or hurtful, but are necessary for context and examination of the topics. We aren't particularly prudish here at Mudcat, a lot of stuff flows onto these pages that is rude but left alone. But when these UK threads get going and people come in to characterize the recently departed with the most scathing, nasty, irreverent, or distasteful terms, just because they can, then you're crossing a line that is unacceptable. If you want to talk like that on Facebook or Twitter, see what happens. Facebook jail, or Twitter shutdown; people unfriend you, stalk you, or start fighting. Mudcat is very generous with what is allowed, but in an obituary thread this kind of shit just doesn't fly. Go talk about it somewhere else if you want to be that nasty.