What happened to my topic/post?
Before crying wolf, please make sure you didn't break any rules and that it really is gone. Both posts and topics can be searched using the search feature. Perhaps it has been merged with another topic? If unsure, PM a moderator explaining what happened and the content+title of your post/thread. Unless the individual moderator feels like it, WE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY MESSAGE ANYONE IF THEIR POST/THREAD WAS DELETED! This will not be discussed again!
Shouldn't I be informed if my topic has been locked/deleted/merged?
The moderators are not required in any way to inform a user if their topic has been locked/deleted/merged. We have gone down this road time and time again ... this will NOT change.