Did Gollum deserve death?

Originally Posted by Boo Radley

Nah, it's OK. I sense a puckish sense of humor there, which is very cool with me.

I am glad to hear it - the orc filth was a light hearted joke but somebody evidently didn't think so & removed it. Besides, orc filth has been proven to have some healing powers, in a similar manner to that potion, Miruvor, which Elrond gave to the Company.