I tend to think that threads get shut down a tad too quickly on this site. I understand that Iceinspace isn't a democracy but we are all big boys and girls and should be able handle reading a few angry words on occasion weather they are directed at you or not.
Rather than closing someones thread through no fault of their own, perhaps a sin bin could be utilized. If you are out of hand you get you posting privilege revoked to two weeks or what ever is deemed fit for the crime at hand.
Closing a thread does nothing to encourage personal responsibility on an open forum. There is no consequence to the individual that is being anti social.
Plus If the thread hadn't been deleted I could have read it, as I never got to read it and now I'm really curious as to what was said
lol.
My 2c