I personally hate seeing conflict in here. Not because I only want the warm and fuzzy, but when petty bickering is involved, it drives me crazy. There have been plenty of threads that have turned into debates, but where people have intellectually and maturely made there points - much like your post on this thread down. In this case, you didn't come running out of the gates, screaming and yelling. Unfortunatly though, that has happened, where people have just been downright mean. But I've only noticed those posts getting deleted after other members have complained about them. Since this site is support-based, I think the mods are keeping the delicate balance of everyone's different problems in mind. There have been plenty of threads that have contained nothing but conflict. (I'm actually glad there hasn't been much of that as of late) I've had to read plenty of arguments and bitterness. And I know it's up to me to read it or not, but sometimes I think people can't help themselves and read anyway, even though it may be traumatizing to them. That's why I believe the deleting of posts is only looking out for our best interests in this forum's attempt to support, not teach.

This is just my opinion on the topic. If only all misgivings were said as eloquently as you have, maybe there wouldn't be such a need to delete. I definetly think debate is a form of conflict resolution-expressing opinions and disagreements in a friendly way. Ok, loosing my train of thought here, I'll end this now. =)