I hope they removed the thread since it didn't have much to do with travel. The postings were discussing what was going on today in London. Although not everyone agrees on the politics, it was being disputed with words instead of violence. We don't all agree on the hotels, destinations, restaurants, etc. that we discuss on this board. But, that's what "talk" is all about. To share your unique ideas. Fodor's should have expected threads like this today. Especially from the worldly travelers that we all are on this board. Condolences to all those in London and around the world are affected by these cowardly murderers.

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you in London. May all of you who have had loved ones killed or injured today or were where the terrible bombings took place know that you are in so many prayers. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel. Peace to all of you.

I cannot believe that they pulled that thread!

I am having my parents over tonight for my dad's birthday. It must have been pulled while I was cooking.

How is it not travel related. We are a community of travelers all hoping that our fellow posters from London are all okay.

How is it not travel related when many will say that they will no longer travel to London or wherever the next terror attack will be.

Sounds travel related to me.

I wish that they could have just edited the comments that they deemed offensive and left our posts of sympathies and well wishes alone.

There were some nice words of wisdom and grace there. Too bad.

Marilyn, Willtravel is correct. Ben Haines did indeed check in to our query about him on the thread that got yanked.

Correction to my previous message.

I hope the only reason they could find to pull the previous thread was that they thought it wasn't travel related.
I don't agree and certainly don't think it should have been deleted.
I can't stand to think they would pull for sharing thoughts. All hearts are heavy today.

Gee, it seems strange to me.
Today on the US board, the editors went through and removed a bunch of posts that had turned into debate and name calling, but left most of the original posts and comments intact. Why couldn't they do that with this one? Meanwhile, it seems much of the trouble was started by someone (whom shall remain unnamed by me, but has already checked into this thread) who couldn't let the thread remain as comments of sympathy without turning it into something political.

I am very sad about what has happened in London and extend my sympathy to the British people. I am sure the world and in particular New York is with you.

I am also very dismayed if Fodors pulled a thread of support for the British people. I came here expecting to find such a sharing going on, from English speakers all over the world who care about the people of a country most of us travel to.

If there were incendiary comments they should be pulled. If the editors aren't able to discern which individuAL comments need to be pulled I don't think they are qualified for their jobs.

But yanking the whole thing = yanking away comfort offered to people who would appreciate it. And - bad for business, if you ask me.

Agree wholeheartedly with those expressing dismay over the deleted thread.

Any chance that the editors, in all their wisdom, might post an expurgated version?

Marilyn, thanks for your post--I'm checking in from our Paris holiday (my neice just called w/the news) and am glad to find a spot to share our concern and best wishes with our London/UK Fodorirtes and London's many visitors.

Bookchick, that is a beautiful quote, I must look up the author.

Peace to all...

When I heard the news about the bombings I got goose bumps all over! Not only for sadness at this atrocity, but also because last May I stayed for nearly a week at the Tavistock Hotel, right at Tavistock Square, and was a daily figure at the Russell Square Station. Besides, last month, I was also in London - actually, I got back less than ten days ago. This time I stayed in Notting Hill and took the Circle Line to Baker St, which goes right through Edgeware Rd., for 3 days in a row to attend meetings at Regent's Park... I do count my blessings for being there ten days earlier.

Politics and history are parts of the whole travel story, so I think it's understandable that we passionate travelers to Europe also got quite overheated about the horrible attacks in London today. Too bad the site editors just couldn't let it be.

I had tried earlier to get on to the site, but it was down. My heart goes out to all in London, especially those who were affected directly, and those who lost loved ones.

I have a daughter who is currently living there, and when she was able to get through, she told us she was fine, though, of course, shaken up. She said that two major tube stations were closed, on her way to work, in the financial dist., and at the time, they were annoyed about the inconvenience. Then, shortly after she arrived, she heard what happened. She had to walk home, six miles [3 1/2 hrs.], but was lucky because she was able to get better walking shoes. not many were so fortunate. She was very concerned about some middle aged folks and elderly she saw, who were obviously struggling, and looked on the verge of collapse. She carried her computer the whole way, but is young and in condition, and was exhausted and in pain. She was very aware of many who were struggling, as they carried their attache cases and/or computers with them, and walked and walked.

Her attitude, having been living in Manhattan during Sept. 11 and after, is that, it's over, and life goes on, and she won't let it incapacitate her. Her friends there are amazed at her matter of fact attitude. Guess after being through 9/11, she's gotten a bit tougher.

I know the people there will come through with determination not to let the terorists win, and I hope they know our hearts go out to them.

I said it in the last thread and I say again.. we love you London and all people touched by this pointless and horrible act. Unfortunately we don't have plans to visit UK this year but it's always on the short list.. it will take more then terrorists to bring the fine, amazing people of London to their knees! Love, respect and heartfelt hugs across the seas to all of you in London.

Having been in London just last month, using the tube exactly where it was struck, I am feeling especially saddened by this horror. We loved London and her people. What can we individuals do to help?

Let's hope that terrible tragedies like this serve to pull us all together, not apart. Heaven help everyone in London, and God bless us all.

Hmm, seems odd that other thread was pulled but I hadn't seen all the final posts.

Living in London, I am really proud of the way the city and everyone here has been dealing with this awful event that has happened to us.

Luckily I had a relatively easy journey home compared to a lot of my colleagues tonight and we will try and get to work as normal as possible again tomorrow, transport permitting.

I hope all visitors out there who have upcoming trips to London will still be coming here as planned. Millions of us here will be doing our best to get on with things normally and I am confident that our city will fight back from this and get back to normal as soon as it can.

Thanks to all those offering their support to London.

I just checked in and would have been at a total loss about the "missing thread" were it not for your post Marilyn. Thank you.

Today is yet another day that will live in infamy. Again, I am relieved that many of you Londoners we have come to know are safe. Nothing I can say will change things, but how do you describe the incredible anger at those who did this, and the enormous compassion I'm feeling for those who suffered from it?

Such a senseless and cruel act. I'll never understand.

How sad that the original thread was pulled completely and not simply edited.

My heart continues to grieve for those in London suffering through this tragedy. For those in London who visit this site, obviously you can see from the posts here (the ones that Fodor's leaves on) and from many people who do not post here, that Americans are thinking of you and praying for you through this most horrible of times.

My sincere condolences to all Londoners and UK residents wherever you are. May your Dunkirk Spirit see you through this devastating time. All members of the civilized, caring world have, by extension, been dealt a sorrowful blow today.

Another one that is very disappointed that they pulled the London thread. I had posted on it when it was about 150 messages and then went to call on some clients for a few hours. When I got home, I was looking forward to seeing how many message there were and making sure we had heard that all our London Fodorites were safe. I couldn't believe it had been completely pulled off.

Let's try to keep this thread to one of support and leave the politics out. Then the Fodor editors will have no reason to delete it.

I have quite a few friends in London right now and had heard from one of them in the middle of the night. The rest of them were recent high school graduates on a European trip. After e-mails and phone calls between parents, we learned that everyone is fine.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in London and the UK. It is wonderful to hear all the stories of people pulling together in such a difficult time.

All day I have been thinking about the people in London and finally got a chance to read everyone's condolences. Thanks from me too, Marilyn. Wish I was going with you on your trip.

It helps, all you Fodor editors, for us to have someplace to share our grief.
I pray for our world.

As I was watching the news today I saw the street and tube station (Edgeware)where we stayed last year. We are looking forward to staying in that same neighborhood when we visit with our two boys next year. My thoughts and prayers to the people of London going through the loss and insecurity of today.