Where did the pinned threads go?

Mominne -- which threads are you looking for?

The Stage 3 Five Years+ Out-Check In ! post was one of the pinned posts now missing.  I got this link from my list of recent posts but now the link just goes to the All Topics page.

Mods, how is that fair to all the people besides the OP who took the time to contribute to those threads? And all of the rest of us who benefited from the advice and support in those threads? I remember reading those threads when I was first diagnosed stage 3 and they gave me hope and support...there must be some way to restore the posts written by those other than the OP. I have no idea what precipitated her request, but just because she started the thread doesn't mean she owns everyone else's posts within it. 

Mamabee,

We apologize and certainly agree with your frustration. Unfortunately, this is the only option. As we stated, you can feel free to start a new thread that will help other future members.

Thank you for understanding.

It is such a shame that so many years of posts full of helpful information, support and encouragement have been lost.  I think a new thread should take its place because the purpose and intent for that thread is still greatly needed.

New entries and stories should be added to that thread to start rebuilding what was lost, but in addition it IS POSSIBLE to recover your own original posts from the lost thread.

Each person who has ever written a post in the now deleted Stage 3 Five+ Years Out-Check In ! thread is able to find their own posts and copy/paste them into the new thread.  Granted, the original flow and sequence of responses to each other's posts cannot be replicated, but at least we can restore a portion of the informational and encouraging content that was contained in so many posts in that thread.

If this seems a worthwhile option, and several original posters to the lost thread are willing to re-create their entries, I would be happy to post step by step directions on how to do so. 

I agree Bugs!  Maybe the Mods should give serious thought to changing their process especially as it relates to a PINNED THREAD.  I shudder to think of the many pinned threads existing now within the forums that would be absolutely devastating to lose!  Some of these pinned threads have existed for many years, containing thousands of posts and have become a signifcant source of information and support for so many members here.  The fact that they could be wiped out in a single moment is a serious flaw that should be addressed by BCO. 

I truly hope the BCO can come up with a fix for this issue.  Surely, the OP's post contents can be removed without wiping out the entire thread?  Even if the original post has to be replaced with an informational note from the Mods that while the OP is no longer an active member, the subsequent posts of others remain viewable for the benefit of all??

This devastates me on two fronts: First that one of the original founding members of this stage 3 forum has left abruptly and I have no idea why. She was a force for getting the pins in the first place and was always a voice of reason when squabbles cropped up. What the hell happened? If anybody knows, please pm me. This is one I really need closure on.

Secondly I spent a long time writing my contribution to the "5 years and out" pinned thread.(I had had 17 surgeries post diagnosis and every se known to man--or woman.) When I get a pm from a newly diagnosed woman I often would refer her to this thread. Invariably she would find her answer from all of us.

It is important that we recreate that thread. I wonder if the vanishing member really considered all the pinned threads at the beginning of the stage 3 forum would vanish forever.It doesn't sound like her. Too too bad.

I feel upset about this. Did something happen?

Hi,

Was this the thread from SherryG? I was having PM's from her, but all being lost to sight!

Usha

Wow, this really sucks big pickles!!!! But...we can begin again. Life is all about new beginnings. I would be happy to restart the thread if the moderators would pin it. And I promise I won't have it removed...EVER.

Thanks AlwaysHope! It's been pinned!

Thank you ladies for fighting for the HOPE so many need from the Five Year Check In thread that is now gone! WOW...so many gave of themselves to create that thread and than one person selfishly removes it is very hurtful and disheartening. Thank you for the willingness to recreate it for our BC sisters and ourselves! I still would like the OP posts to be deleted, but Please Mods replace everyone else's posts that was part of the Five Year Check In thread as it is THEIR sharing of their heart, story and time and no one else should have control over that simply because they want it deleted!