[DanaC]

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I don't think its helpful to make someone feel bad for feeling bad enough to say they're leaving. I think we read into the surface, and only feel for and prop up the imploring and beseeching folks. Maybe even the likes of lamp could use a little encouragement and a reiteration that they, too, are a valuable member of the community.

We're all humans, you know.

Well said, Inf.