I think an article is deleted when it reaches 10 flags (could be less, not sure)...

		die_sekte on Nov 23, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I Quit Hacker News I think an article is deleted when it reaches 10 flags (could be less, not sure) before reaching 10 votes. After 10 votes, it can't be flagged to death anymore.