I am not a Moderator for commodities, but as I moderate many other threads, I thought of clarifying some issues raised here.
1) Moderators can delete the entire thread or any individual posts. But no post is deleted unless there is some strong reason for it.
2) We never ban a person without giving him a warning...but after the warning, if the person keeps doing the same thing ( many times more arrogantly ), posting some insulting posts against any member,fighting,using abusive language repeatedly these are some of the violations which attract ban.
3) We have no issues if someone has a call giving service or website or a blog. He has full right to carry on his business...but he cannot use this forum for enhancing and furthering his business interest. And these rules are for everyone....even indirect attempts of soliciting clients will not be allowed. We have recently taken action on some senior members of this forum for such violations.
4) Some basic good behaviour is expected from every member and the forum rules list the rules to follow.
5) No one is banned for being successful. We want good people to post. But no one is above the law.
Admin and Moderators never do any actions arbitrarily unless there is sufficient reason for taking such action. Hope the above clarify many of the points raised above by members.
Smart_trade