I can understand where Josiethegirl is coming from… but I also share the frustration of Skeezyks.

I personally speculated on it being removed for one of 2 reasons – personal request from Sophiesmum… or by a moderator as the opening post did indicate her farewell on the basis of a mod action and warning.

If the latter… then though I can understand from a staff point of view that it may have been devaluing the decision as well as bringing into the public domain something that had been strictly administered in private… I do wonder if there could have been a better way of going about it… i.e. removing or editing the opening post along with a general reminder to all that warnings are given in private and should remain private… which would then allow for other members to continue posting as well as letting members know their posts could be reviewed by Sophiesmum at which ever point she had reflected and absorbed the incident.

By removing the thread entirely, it just felt like it was devaluing the community input by other members who showed genuine concern for her and wanted to impart how to them she was indeed part of this community.

This is just my take… but it is an MH community site… so can’t there be some tolerance and understanding allowed for members who are struggling, confused and are reaching out… or at least a little rope given after a moderators input (be it an edit or just general warning)?

Regardless and after seeing the thread was no longer visible, I sent her a pm with well wishes and stuff.