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The latest question to run afoul of the moderators was: http://serverfault.com/questions/491250/whm-cpanel-alternativeshttps://serverfault.com/questions/491250/whm-cpanel-alternatives "WHM/cPanel alternatives"

If not, then why does ServerFault About Us page http://serverfault.com/abouthttps://serverfault.com/about say

That being said, I have actually answered a question here Varnish, Nginx, Apache, APC, Meteor, Cpanel & Wordpress On A Single Server, Any Good?Varnish, Nginx, Apache, APC, Meteor, Cpanel & Wordpress On A Single Server, Any Good? My answer was converted to a comment by a moderator.

But putting all that aside, let's go back to About Us page http://serverfault.com/abouthttps://serverfault.com/about

The latest question to run afoul of the moderators was: http://serverfault.com/questions/491250/whm-cpanel-alternatives "WHM/cPanel alternatives"

If not, then why does ServerFault About Us page http://serverfault.com/about say

That being said, I have actually answered a question here Varnish, Nginx, Apache, APC, Meteor, Cpanel & Wordpress On A Single Server, Any Good? My answer was converted to a comment by a moderator.

But putting all that aside, let's go back to About Us page http://serverfault.com/about

The latest question to run afoul of the moderators was: https://serverfault.com/questions/491250/whm-cpanel-alternatives "WHM/cPanel alternatives"

If not, then why does ServerFault About Us page https://serverfault.com/about say

That being said, I have actually answered a question here Varnish, Nginx, Apache, APC, Meteor, Cpanel & Wordpress On A Single Server, Any Good? My answer was converted to a comment by a moderator.

But putting all that aside, let's go back to About Us page https://serverfault.com/about

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Why were my questions deleted and account suspended?

I was recently blocked from serverfault for 1 month. Apparently for asking questions (gasp).

I have asked 5 questions over a period of many months, and all have been closed/deleted (all unfairly in my opinion) ostensibly by "community" (read moderators).

The latest question to run afoul of the moderators was: http://serverfault.com/questions/491250/whm-cpanel-alternatives "WHM/cPanel alternatives"

The closing note on the question says

We expect answers to be supported by facts, references, or specific expertise, but this question will likely solicit debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.

But my question doesn't solicit debate or opinion. I ask about advantages and disadvantages of different platforms, and my question specifically states

Hard, objective differences are fantastic

When I took this up with the moderator who sent me the suspension notice, I was basically told

Your question is essentially "Do my research for me"

and

You have never actually answered anyone elses questions

As far as explanations go, this is ridiculous.

Your question is essentially "Do my research for me"

I see the question as a "share your expertise" request. If everybody had to do everything themselves and weren't allowed to ask anyone else, then why would the world need a StackExchange?

Isn't that what StackExchange is for? To ask for help from experts?

If not, then why does ServerFault About Us page http://serverfault.com/about say

Ask questions, get answers

and

This site is all about getting answers.

How is my question different from the sample question on the About Us page

I'd like to know if I were to add additional drives to an existing Raid 10 if this would increase the speed of the entire array?

How?

You have never actually answered anyone elses questions

Well, yeah, I am a newbie. Not in a position to answer questions yet as I am trying to learn right now.

That being said, I have actually answered a question here Varnish, Nginx, Apache, APC, Meteor, Cpanel & Wordpress On A Single Server, Any Good? My answer was converted to a comment by a moderator.

And I have answered questions at sister sites including StackOverflow.

But putting all that aside, let's go back to About Us page http://serverfault.com/about

Ask questions, get answers, no distractions
Get answers to practical, detailed questions
Find a question to answer, or ask your own

The whole "sales pitch" is "Ask questions". There is no mention of "Go, answer questions".

Now, it's well understood that someone has to answer the questions asked (although, technically, not necessary). And I'm not advocating for everyone to become a moocher.

But it's ridiculous to ask or expect EVERYONE to answer question on EVERY topic (i.e. every StackExchange site). If you are an expert in something you try to help out there; if you are just starting off with something, you'd obviously ask way more than you can answer.

So, I ask
Is ServerFault just for moderators? Obviously, I'm being dramatic for effect, but the moderators came off as smug, snippy and snobbish, and gave the vibe that they want to keep the site for themselves.