I didn't expect it to be deleted, but for some reason it was.
For some reason or no reason at all, it can still be deleted. That note at the top of the self-moderated topic should have given you a heads-up before you posted there
This is a self-moderated topic. If you do not want to be moderated by the person who started this topic, create a new topic.
I personally don't post in controversial self-moderated topics unless if;
1. The starter of the topic is level-headed and won't go on a post deletion rampage because his ego got bruised.
2. It involves me and I have to add my input.