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@GDHAL......................
I too think it's a terrible idea.  If implemented, anything another person says that the OP doesn't like can delete their post.   I thought we are in a Democracy?

stereo5 - .....gdhal I too think it’s a terrible idea. If implemented, anything another person says that the OP doesn’t like can delete their post. I thought we are in a Democracy?

Think it through though. The same functionality and more would be available. Democracy, yes. To your point, technically the same thing could happen now. The OP would simply need to make a personal request (not simply the use the report link) to AG support. It just takes a bit longer that way. Additionally and even more important and compelling, if the OPs intentions were/are genuine then he/she wouldn’t do as you suggest, right? Otherwise, other posters within the thread might decide there is unnecessary and biased censorship by the OP, and also willingly elect not to post in the thread. The concept keeps everyone in check.

Furthermore, if a "clique" forms (which will likely happen) in certain threads, those on the opposing side of the clique could start their own thread, and refer to posts being made by members in the other thread. Again, keeping everyone in check.

Theoretically, if all members believe the function isn’t a good idea, it wouldn't get any usage. There is no requirement or obligation for the OP to use it. Therefore, the current functionality remains identical to the way it is now. Consider the usefulness of the feature/function and what it is intended to do.

I'm not saying that soundstaging isn't important, only that the specifics of things like moderate variations in stage height aren't.  Does it sound like 15' or 20' ceilings?  If one stereo component makes it sound like 25' while another makes it sound like 20', does it really matter?  As long as you've got a plausible sounding soundstage that isn't interfering with the experience it doesn't.  Hardly anybody is likely to know what the real height was anyway. 

Additional "code behind" logic

current

Post removed Date/Time

Proposed

<userid> Post removed Date/Time by OP
<userid> Post removed Date/Time by Moderator
<userid> blocked Date/Time by OP

block cannot occur until at least one post by <userid> is removed

I never believed I could reach this point, but given how many threads get ruined by a handful of people, I would consider some sort of ability to prevent them from further participation in a thread once they pass a certain threshold.  Maybe something along the lines of a 3 strikes and you're out thing in terms of warnings, behavior, etc.?

As an example, the fuse threads devolve into some repeating the same point again and again and again and again, name calling, and overall chaos where the thread itself loses all value to most people.  And that's from people on BOTH sides of the issue.  Removing posts has been of limited value in my opinion.  If instead a member can no longer insert themselves into the thread, perhaps things would improve