Bill,
I am a strong advocate for free speech here and elsewhere. My impression of what is legitimate often goes well beyond what others think is inappropriate and should be taken down.
In this case, I agree with the removal.
The deleted posts were not critical of AC and so far has I know, the new management is no less tolerant of criticism than in the past. What was removed was not really relevant to AC at all.

Jon
GI
Baltimore

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