Re: Debate room rules for newbies?
Jackofalltrades wrote: I tried to start one but was not allowed.

You were "not allowed" by whom?
Usually, no-one askd here for permission to start a new thread (actually, I've neverheard of such, and I'm here since the earliest days of this site like the other posters above).
Osso referred correctly to what must (should) be looked at when starting a new thread.
Hmm: your question doesn't sound like your new topic was dleted after you started it but you that you never could start it.
Sounds very confusing.