response 345 of 393:

Jan 15 13:30 UTC 2004

 "I'd rather, right now, that no items had been deleted, rather than 
  have the possibility my items will be restored in the current 
  environment and due to the current situation."

It's not *your* item.  Never was.  From the moment you opened it up to
public discussion, and someone else took the time to enter a response, the
discussion became a community effort.  The item isn't yours. 

And what you're really saying is:  I'd rather, right now, that no items
had been deleted, rather than have the possibility that what others have
said will remain. 

Again, you're sorry you took an action.  Maybe you really should think
ahead.