Yes, I agree, Spaw; it is apples and oranges. The "apple" was my example of the thread deletion, the "orange" is The Shambles' title change.

But this can fall under "fruit" , the editing of threads.

I do understand the "clarification changes to make things easier". Personally, I would have no objection to clarification being added to my titles. I think a simple act of respect (prior notice via PM) from the editor is not beyond reason.

I am aware of The Shambles' "long running vendetta against Joe and the Clones" to which The Shambles' could respond, saying it is "long running vendetta against The Shambles' by Joe and the Clones".

In my opinion, there have been many threads that had/have titles that could be made clearer that have gone unedited. I have seen some (Other that Roger's) that have been "Clarified", but it does seem that Roger's posts draw more attention from the editors.

I am not a part of this "vendetta", whichever way it comes, nor will I be.

I maintain what I said earlier "Simple decency goes a long way".

A PM, prior to editing, is simple decency.

ken