Muddymitts said:
Sherry -- I'm so glad that you brought this up. It is a shame that she just didn't *get it*, as you said. But the forums feel totally different now that she is gone -- has anybody else noticed that? Like the tension is gone. Everybody is happy!!! 
I am probably going to regret commenting on this issue at all. I'm not sure when it all started and I don't think I read all of the offending posts. Recently, it just sort of erupted into my notice on the Goners thread. I am always sorry when things come to this point.
I have/have had a number of rescued dogs and horses who have/have had a lot of emotional baggage as a result of their life experiences. Fear/insecurity was the result of the previous abuse, but when something tripped their trigger that fear manifested as aggression (fight rather than flight). Betsy reminded me of them. I could not help but feel sorry for her so obvious pain. I realize that this forum is not a "people rescue" and that some members felt personally attacked in what had previously been a safe and comfortable space. The worst part is, I think she was incapable of processing the feedback others tried to give her on her behavior because if she were, she probably would have resigned in mortification at the reprimands. I know I would have. I don't know what I'm trying to say, just that it makes me feel sad.
