If a thread has been deleted that is a PPRuNe matter implemented by Mods or Site Admin.
Possibly under pressure from EK of course...….. along similar lines to the banning of discussion of another nearby company. Power corrupts and they've got it in spades.
And the possible/actual blocking of internet access when in UAE...…. although that seems to be up and down like the proverbial whore's drawers ?? Separate thread running on that topic.