[Bug]: Comment is empty string for mods when removed

[aeharding]

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Summary

When a mod removes a comment, the content of the comment is an empty string ("") when viewed by mods/admins.

In older versions of Lemmy, mods and admins could easily see the content of a removed content. This is helpful for determining whether other comments in the chain should be removed, and/or allowing other mods to coordinate further actions (like banning from the community) in a comment thread.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Remove a comment as a mod
2. View the removed comment as a mod
3. Observe comment content is ""

Technical Details

Ansible lemmy install

Version

0.19.6

Lemmy Instance URL

lt.harding.dev

[Nothing4You]

see #4693 and #4699

[aeharding]

Ah, I see. Should this be closed then?