Good post. I agree.
Some are gone that I would wish were still here...for their specific contributions (not referring to money) to this site, and overlooking any imperfections. Certain strong qualities and characteristics that were GOOD for the forum. There are a whole bunch I wish were gone that as far as I know are still here.
That said, there are reasons for what happened that are rooted in JR’s ownership of this forum and his deeply held beliefs. And that’s about all that can be said, when you hone it down to its essence.