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> " the j̶a̶n̶n̶i̶g̶g̶e̶r̶s̶ [ Moderator(s) ] actually deleted the old thread for no reason? ..." ;
MODS are GODS and don't even need a reason to delete threads from the >>>/b/catalog
I suspect that it happens more frequently when new Moderators and / or Janitors are appointed and need to be shown how to administer their routine duties:
There is a clause at the bottom of the /b/ - Random ( board specific ) Rules that states
> Note: "ZOMG NONE!!!1" applies to moderators as well. ;
> see intra-4chan link related : https://www.4chan.org/rules#b
Also if someone reports a Thread or Reply Post for a serious Global Rule infringement it's probably prudent for them to arbitrarily delete a thread rather than making of an intellectually rational decision about complex legal matters that they might know little about.