It's more of an idealistic thought. If we could trust everyone to use a delete system appropriately, I would rather have the feature. Other platforms allow people to delete what amount to threads; Facebook immediately comes to mind as such a place where this is permitted. I'm sure that deleted posts on platforms like Facebook are logged so that those tasked with enforcing the platforms rules and terms can still punish those who misbehave. But if users are abusing the delete button on AudioGames.net to avoid repercussions for their nasty behavior here, and the administrators find that disabling it is the best course of action, I have no problem with losing the delete function.

I also don't like the thought of users deleting topics on a large scale and wiping out the thoughts of others in the process. If a topic has no responses, is small, serves no historical significance, Etc. I can justify its deletion to some extent. But the thought of users going willy-nilly through their topic history and deleting whatever suits their fancy without a care in the world is a bit disquieting, and if it keeps happening I have no problem with the ability to delete topics being taken away.

PS: Yes, I realize I'm a hypocrite.