Luckily, some people can have a difference of opinion and still remain friends. Not all but some. I believe myself not to be so shallow or perfect that all must think as I do. So I'll get into it.

Sam, the missing thread was a testament to the goodness and decency of the people here. He threatened and people tried to help him. He turned it up a notch and it took a while before people realized that he had no intention of wanting help. He was ignored to see if he was serious or would come back or just what was his deal. He became nastier. I would say take a look and see who cursed him, who abused him and you would see that shaking my head was the most typical response. Look at this very thread that I started. It's not a party but I would be glad if it were.

I do not think we should act as if it never happened. If we do, it will happen again and this wonderful place of frustration, kindness and creativity will suffer again. I think it's better that we discuss what we, as a whole, should do. I wasn't pleased with the mods lack of action, though I do understand why. We do not want to suppress peoples honest thoughts and feelings. We always have a hope that honest discourse, we will find a resolution. I do know what has happened recently. A rant came in. He received help and kept it up. He received more help and the truth was revealed. Certainly, if he didn't apologize he certainly was amenable, cooperative and ended up getting a real problem solved.

He who shall not be named was not that person or that type of person.

It is obvious what he was by the end of the thread. He got what he deserved and I am glad he is gone. I don't think I'm doubling down when I say, that right now the air is a little cleaner. This is what I think. This is what I believe. You say we can do better.

I think we did.