what is the star on p cannop's thread for and why cant i access it

[emszxr]

as thead asks

[MadPict]

Someone has given his thread a "rating" - rate threads is on the thread menu bar.

[emszxr]

and now the thead has gone

[Bill Fernie]

I removed the thread as suggested by one of the messages as not being suitable for a debate and a poll.

The subject is of a very sensitive nature.