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I think the issue with myspleen, specifically, is due to the site removing a preview of his because it allegedly contained scans he didn’t have permission to use. I don’t think he is opposed to the release itself.
Obviously, this is just my interpretation as he has not made any attempt to clarify his intentions. However, his deletion spree began right after that preview was removed. He is temporarily “allowing” this one so long as no one attempts to discuss behind the scenes aspects in the myspleen comment section.