If all answers are only perspectives, why are some users trying to delete answers they don't like?

Question

Two of my answers keep getting deleted by the same set of users. And when I eventually discover they are deleted, I have to request other users and mods to undelete them.

1. https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/a/40561
   https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/posts/40561/timeline
   

   

2. https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/a/38004
   https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/posts/38004/timeline
   

   

If all answers are only perspectives as this answer by a mod (The Destroyer ♦) says:

This site has users who follow different philosophies, sects and even atheists. There's nothing like "correctness" of an answer. There are only perspectives. Users here should quote a reliable source in their answers. Users are free to agree or disagree with perspective of an answer.

...then why are some users like the ones listed above hell-bent on deleting answers they don't like? If one doesn't like such answers, they can simply downvote and move on. But in this case these users are not just content with downvoting, they also want to censor these answers.

Ironically, one of the users who voted to delete my answers, in a separate meta post, is complaining about some other user needlessly downvoting their answers!

If a user votes to delete an answer simply because they doesn't like the arguments made, references used or conclusions reached, in the answer, is it considered an abuse of moderation privileges? If yes, how to deal with such users?

Also, considering SE doesn't notify users when their answers are deleted how can one protect their answers from such abuse?

Answer 1

Two of my answers keep getting deleted by the same set of users.

I am one of the users who deleted one of your posts twice. I first deleted and then undeleted it. Let me explain:

There were a lot of discussions that happened on meta to alter the answering guidelines we follow on this site. Even I was thinking we should not allow answers from modern gurus but then after some days, I agreed that we should allow. That is why this post's timeline shows that I deleted this post first and then undeleted it. Because that happened at the same time. In other words, I don't think the existing answering guidelines require any changes. We all should agree on this and digest this.

And when I eventually discover they are deleted, I have to request other users and mods to undelete them.

Strangely, that is how SE works. You can check this meta answer. I wish there was indeed a notification when post gets deleted/undeleted. For now, maybe we can request mod or the third delete voter to leave a comment, which we can't rely completely as it depends on individuals.

then why are some users like the ones listed above hell-bent on deleting answers they don't like?

Can you give any recent incidents of such after the date of the above misunderstanding clarification? But anyway, this too doesn't have an accepted answer. So, till then we are fine to stick to the original answering guidelines.

is it considered an abuse of moderation privileges? If yes, how to deal with such users?

I don't think there is an abuse of moderation privileges. As you can see here from the image you provided, It is the mod who undeleted your post. Maybe after getting understanding, or seeing improvement in the post.

I urge everyone not to point fingers at each other but act as one community. The abuse here is the result of such unnecessary debates which is forming groups in the community. Raising such posts is making the situation uglier than before. We are going into endless debates.

Answer 2

If all answers are only perspectives, why are some users trying to delete answers they don't like?

All answers should be perspectives based on scriptural statements available. They should not be based on the statements of some modern (non-Sanathan) scholars contradicting scriptures.

This site has users who follow different philosophies, sects and even atheists. There's nothing like "correctness" of an answer. There are only perspectives. Users here should quote a reliable source in their answers. Users are free to agree or disagree with perspective of an answer. (From Moderator)

The reliable sources are scriptures of Sanathan dharma. If no scripture provide the answer, then the opinions of scholars may be considerable. But, in both the answers, you are using the opinions of scholars, who may be experts in modern science and are not exalted practitioners of Sanathan dharma. And the answers are clearly contradicting the scriptures.

Ironically, one of the users who voted to delete my answers, in a separate meta post, is complaining about some other user needlessly downvoting their answers! If a user votes to delete an answer simply because they doesn't like the arguments made, references used or conclusions reached, in the answer, is it considered an abuse of moderation privileges?

I did not vote to delete the answer just because of the reason that I didn't like the argument. The key reason is that both answers, as I think, are deserved to get deletion since they are misleading the site, using the site to insult scriptures, using the pressure points to push towards wrong zone etc., I did not vote to deletion directly and I had discussion in comments and also had discussion in meta at those times. So, it is not an abuse of a privilige. I discussed with the OP as well as the community. One can observe in the comments of an answer mentioned.

In the meta question I asked, I clearly told that the down-voter is not even discussing and down-voting many questions. I did not vote for deletion for all the questions I dislike. You can check or ask some one for stats. So, the comparison is not proper.

If yes, how to deal with such users?

The argument provided is not true, but I can tell the way to deal with such users. The best way to deal with such users who delete answers for site well being and progress is to answer the questions in our main site with the intention of site progress and need to answer the questions from scriptures only, if available with any kind of perspective one is comfortable with.