Really??!!?? Don't the ROS tags serve the same function as PRIVATE tags? Just because the post doesn't meet the standard for a review doesn't mean the OP wanted the information he put in ROS to be available to anyone and everyone. ROS and PRIVATE tags should be respected no matter where they are posted.
Originally Posted by Fratelli
Traditionally, ROS loses its privacy privileges once a "review" is determined to not be a review.
You have a point, though. ROS contents are often written with the mindset that you have confidentiality with other PA members (guys).
What you should also remember is that non-PA members are not able to make any written statements in "private" tags. In a sense, you could say that members need to earn PA access to earn the privilege to private tags. Likewise, ROS privacy is a privilege afforded only to reviews.
Do I agree with it in practice? No, but I'm also unaware of the other considerations mods and board owners have when they made that decision.