i am not a true crime buff, but this case caught my interest, maybe because i have a daughter the same age. there have always been true crime threads on FR, for varioud cases-- Elizabeth Smart, Laci Peterson, etc. etc. I personally never once visited those threads. These threads are for those interested in positing theories, posting different info etc. I don't think anyone here thinks they are investigating this case, but what is it to you if a bunch of freepers wants to talk about this?
It doesn't bother me at all, xsm, in fact I have joined the discussion at times. Part of that, though, is some may question the conventional wisdom and need not be told to get lost. I know you're not doing that and neither am I. Speculate away! And I join you in prayer for a good resolution.