i've tried to come up with something similar to this in the past, but gave up after coming up unsuccessful.

but, thats a very good idea there warpeditor! especially when you want to avoid having users delete a large thread, that might have alot of replies, (for intent purpose to get back at someone, or whatever). but on the other hand, having them the access to delete it, if it was a thread that was mistakenly created, or what not. and also, just to quickly add to this idea if you will. there should be a way to have it selectable. say after 5 or 10 replies, that a thread is allowed to be deleted by the thread starter, from deleting the first post. after that number, it should then be disabled. that would be nice.