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With a ping, same as for moderator comments posted within an hour of deletion. (I would make the limit an hour, same as that case.)
– Monica Cellio
Commented Apr 5, 2015 at 4:09
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I think this can be added for 10k or 20k privilege, with Monica's restriction. I think there is no reason this should be 30k.
– nhahtdh
Commented Apr 5, 2015 at 7:04
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I'd want this for any deleted post, but it's a good start.
– user1228
Commented Apr 6, 2015 at 17:52
@Won't it could be read as "Comment on deleted posts" or "Comment on self deleted posts" or "Comment on recently deleted posts" or "Comment on recently self deleted posts" - any of those variations. Just a question of how restrictive to make it.
– user213963
Commented Apr 6, 2015 at 18:09
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Alternatively, make it easy to open a chat with that user.
– Bergi
Commented Jun 16, 2015 at 20:01
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I've had a few (admittedly rare, but significant enough to stick in my memory) instances where user A posts a question, and user B, who doesn't see the merit of the question, posts a comment that leads A to frustratedly delete the question while I'm still writing my answer. It's always bugged me that in this situation, SO's policy of not being able to contact users out of the blue prevents me from communicating with A or B about the matter.
– hobbs
Commented Jul 9, 2015 at 6:22

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