Orphan post

[DaleMN]

I've seen some posts deleted by the moderator with the reason stated: orphan post.
What does that mean?
I've also seen posts deleted for being political: but that is another story I will not delve into. :ohdear:

[KathieI]

I've seen some posts deleted by the moderator with the reason stated: orphan post.
What does that mean?
I've also seen posts deleted for being political: but that is another story I will not delve into. :ohdear:

If I understand it,,, a post was deleted by moderator and was subsequently quoted by someone later and it became "orphaned" because the original post was no longer there. ??? does that make sense,, ??? I'm sorry, best I can do.....