Delete Thread

note that you are restating previously-stated mod rules, suggesting that they not apply in blanket fashion, but rather on a case-by-case basis, perhaps depending upon how much you like an individual poster or enjoy individual threads

you don't have to like a rule to enforce it

your name isn't gabbneb

I will ban you if you keep this up.

The rule is "you have the right to request that a thread be deleted". Nowhere does it state that deletion is automatic in these cases.