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Are your non-abusive posts disappearing?

There may be a rogue m0d2 in our midst. 

Here's the problem (and how some abusive HP commenters are getting to be m0d2s and scrubbing comments they don't like): 

The system can be scammed by setting up an account from which to intentionally offend and another to earn higher status by flagging it. 

You create 2 or more 'sock' accounts here at HP. In one of the accounts, you post abusive comments, and in another you flag them until the HP system rewards you with a m0d2 status. 

Then the trouble starts. 

The only way to identify and remove the abusive m0d2 is by reporting it. The internal m0ds can track the URL back to the abuser. 

Rogue m0d2s can be eliminated by reporting them. They attack after the internal m0ds have cleared a comment and posted it. When a comment vanishes, act quickly on reporting it. You'll be defending the entire thread, not to mention democracy, the first amendment, freedom, the American way, & all life continuing on the planet. ;-) 

What Should I Do If My Posts Are Disappearing?:

If you have a legitimate post scrubbed, go to your welcome page and select the "my activity" tab. Your post will be there. Above it is a color highlighted link ("commented"). Click on it to confirm your post's deletion. If it has been deleted, go back and copy the highlighted link. At the bottom of any page you will find a "contact us" link. Open it and select the link under "Report a technical problem". A menu will open; paste your copied link in the URL box and make your report. The offending deleter will be reviewed and may lose their m0d2 status and their HP account.

As a back-up, consider sending a physical hard copy with screen shots (as emails can be easily deleted before anyone can see them) to:

H.u.f .f .i .n .g .t. o. n Post 
560 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Thank Hokeysmokes for the information.
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