I like spiders and I never would've thought the spider posts would be an issue.
But when we get multiple reports from members being upset by posts, we delete, especially when it's not about anything urgent. (Yes, one could argue that a spider is pretty urgent when you have a great fear of them but there's no need to want to include pictures once you know that's upsetting to some.)
It's all about our first rule: ".... but please be compassionate, considerate and kind towards others."
There's nothing compassionate, considerate or kind about posting stuff you know upsets people unnecessary.
I love that rule and I hope you do too. I think we all breach it sometimes, including myself, as we're all human, but I definitely try to follow it, both here and outside the internet.
And FYI, any posts discussing moderating, including discussing our motives on this particular decision will be deleted as per rules C9, C10 and D2.
You're welcome to send a pm about it, which will be opened to all moderators.