i know this has probably been thought of already. but ive been seeing bad responses to topics {ive done it myself}, for example, tjespo's topics, get out of hand with pathetic comments.
i think it would be a great idea if the POST STARTER could delete posts within his topic. that way any unwanted replys, could be deleted without mod help.

not a bad idea. i think you should beable to delete your original post (the topic)

+1 good ideas guys.

I agree to a point because isn't this forum to allow people to post there opinions and if you can delete them at a whim will there be all the vioces heard? Just some food for thought

I semi agree on this but here again, this is a public forum and everyone has a right to post up their opinion on the subject manner. If it becomes questionable then the problem should be escalated to the mods for them to decide on if it gets deleted or not.