When you allow advertisments you leave yourself open to bad press by association , by this I mean they may well be dictating what is acceptable in their view.
The last thread removed was one I started for condolences for the young man killed.
It then turned into a binfest, which is all well and good in its own thread I have no problem with a "discussion" on any subject.
However I asked for it to be closed because I felt it was wrong, start another...