"&" is popping up some places. I assume it might be incorrect rendering of "&" due to some issues with escaping?
This is caused by our security system that clean input to prevent cross site scripting and sql injections. In this case the system is too aggressive and the symbols will be allowed soon.
If a post is removed and then replied to, the content of the removed post can be seen by hovering over the "in reply to: postxxxx". As seen in thread: https://www.depvana.com/topic/80
Greater than and less than symbols do not display. > < is shown instead.