Sounds good in theory but in my opinion it appears that too many things could be judged as "stirring the pot" and be removed. When too many things are left up to the desecration of others there will always be disagreements. I think it much better to get it all out in the open with discussions then to have private conversations as to the whys and wherefores of the matter at hand.
After a cursory look at the new rules I found nothing wrong with them in theory. However, if threads can just disappear at the will of someone who doesn't like the subject matter then I believe there is something that needs to be corrected. Doesn't mean the first attempt at changing the rules are wrong, just means that maybe there needs to be some tuning up. However, censorship by any other name will always seem wrong to many of us.