Hiding/deleting threads similar to the Medical City thread is a judgement call made by owners and/or administrators of this community. As Mazdamazda had said, it is within management and owner's discretion to hide/delete any off-topic threads that can be potentialy libelous to the community, whether we approve or not.

As far as stating if that thread is a hoax or not, it would be up to the senior management and owners of this community to decide of there is a need to divulge information with consideration to the possible legal ramifications that they in particular might face if they do make a statement in connection to or directly relating to the said closed thread.