Why do I keep seeing "Removed by Fluther moderators" as a reply to my questions?

Why do I keep seeing "Removed by Fluther moderators" as a reply to my questions?
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The most often reason is if someone posts a joke before a real response. Other reasons are personal attacks or racists remarks.
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