Thank you for the response.

The only mention I have seen of members who are no longer present has been very positive and have needed no "defense".
I also have only said positive things and those comments have been removed by a moderator. Other posters also have only offered kudos and thanks.

I'm sorry I'm so thick that I don't understand this....

Is it okay to say "I see Joeshmo isn't posting any more....He gave great advice and I will miss his words of wisdom. Thank you, Joe"?

Is that negativity or speaking behind their backs?