This is a touchy subject to comment on. Though we are all mods, we still have different opinions as well. We have been trying to get better about discussing which threads should be closed or edited as a group instead of individual efforts. Sometimes though that becomes tough and a decision may be made based on that individuals opinion on that matter.
Now I have not read the thread that is being discussed, so I can't comment directly on that situation. What I can say is please respect our decisions just as much as you want us to respect yours with the choices of posts that you make. I have been to other boards, and do feel that
CF is much more liberal when it comes to topics. Many hound you for just making a duplicate or similiar topic thread that has already been created before. Some have specific outline on how they prefer posts to appear. Now we have laid out rules that we hope all members respect; and if you have an issue with them, you need to contact the apporiate members privately to discuss them.
I respect your concern as I am sure others mods do as well. But please understand that there may be descisions made that you may not agree with. And as much as it may irritate you or others, it may just be best to move past it all together.