If you kept the topic on the stock and it was still deleted, you can contest it. It's worth the effort. I've had several posts restored. When they do get restored they stand out as such with the green symbol.

I think flaflyersfan is abusing his moderator powers and counts on noone contesting it; but the admins will restore it if it's within the TOS.

I encourage anyone that posts over there to do the same.