I would argue that even self-mod threads that Ratimov cleaned out should be restored and locked, if that's not done already.
The self-moderated topics were not restored. At least the risk was known when I posted in there (I just didn't expect it).
To me it seems that a self-mod OP going on a rampage and emptying multiple threads for no reason should be dealt with in a similar way as a moderator on a rampage would be dealt with. I think in the latter case deleted content would be restored. And the person would likely be stripped of the delete-other-users-posts privilege.
Years ago April fools joke was done by theymos the forum became infected for April fools day.
I got really angry over this really angry and I starting to delete one of my self modded threads.
I wish I had not reacted that way but I did. I got 30 or 40 pms and realized My anger overcame me. I did not delete any more threads.
Now I wonder if mr r has had something anger him and it is why he is doing it.
Yeah my wife had 2x pneumonia from covid and almost died she still suffers to this day from nasal and lung issues. It was not an easy disease for us. So I reacted poorly.
Maybe Mr R is in distress over Ukraine Vs Russia war and has reacted poorly in his behavior.