It would seem that if you have a view other than that of 'staff' or you are prepared to post the truth about pm's, without actually quoting word for word what the other party said, and saying what you put as a reply, then it's not allowed as certain 'staff' don't want the majority to know what's really going on, hence they delete posts or lock threads. Occasionally opening them up again, so that THEY can post a reply without fear of someone speaking out of turn.
Even though revealing the contents of a pm isn't actually against the rules, it is however frowned upon. Which is fair enough, each to their own and all that. Sometimes though imho threatening, bullying or just downright nasty pm's MUST be revealed to the rest of the membership, as it's only fair, that members know what sort of person someone is, even more so when this type of pm comes from a 'staff' member, someone who is supposed to be here to keep things running smoothly, not the opposite
This could well be my last post as not doubt I will either get a warning point, which I won't acknowledge, therefore making it impossible for me to post again, or I might even get an outright ban.
Whatever happens, I shall always be grateful to the people that have helped me and to the good friends I have made on here.
So just in case......
Cheers lads, it's been great............. well most of it has