Looks like I'm the only one here long enough to remember the rules.
I don't know why he took them down, but apparently they're still in effect; maybe s/he just relies on oldfags to educate young whippersnappers .
It was something like "if you have rares, either post them or shut up about them."
I only glimpsed the thread but I think it went "Hi guyz, I have rares and will sell them for monies." or something.
I remember that happening at least once before, but maybe it happened more often when I wasn't here.
Also, any conspiracy without involvement of the jews/elders of Zion just ain't no good.