I honestly believe that the mod is the only one who went overboard.

The rest of us just called it as we saw it and the only reason the post was removed was because the mods and/or admin did not like hearing the truth.   I have read much worse on TER  where the ladies are called all sorts of condescending names, ridiculed for what some consider flaws, etc  and those posts were NOT removed.  Of course, us ladies are just supposed to take it , cuz it's a man's board. then, if we have to take it, why don't you?     In all seriousness, I thought we were all quite civil in that thread, considering how ticked off we all were.
Even intimating that Allure is less than honorable is a low blow.  I believe I saw a post or two on that thread by gents who would agree.
I still believe Allure is owed an apology.....if not by you, then Admin themselves.  Deleting the original thread will NEVER change that fact.