Repeated posts that shout

> WHERE did the money actually GO?

> I don't care WHERE the money came from, or who gave how much...but what was it used for? WHERE did it GO?

send a certain signal. Those questions were asked on the open forum, and it's fair to respond to them. They also carry an accusing tone. If she merely wanted an answer I don't see why she could not have asked privately. She made it public, now it stays public. We have the right to respond, and to disagree without being told off for it. It's a fair call.

And I don't think the bulk of replies have been bitchy - I believe mine wasn't: publishing accounts does cost in either time or money, and when you work for no salary you need something to live on and feed your children with.

I hope Sorcha will not stay away for long, and I realise that she has contributed much of value to the forum. But I think demanding accountancy in this manner was out of line.