I'm with Rick on this one. Barbara has made a choice that she felt necessary, and rather than mourn the loss, I prefer to think of it as her doing what is necessary to be happy again. Rather than beg for return, I think the more eloquent tribute is just to look at this site, and what it has become with her contributions.

A question I've asked myself a few times about this and other groups I read is "do I get enough enjoyment from this group to justify the negatives?" It appears that for the moment, BBC did not. People change, and groups change, though. Here's to hoping that one or the other allows her to come back...

M