I'm really bummed too. It was always nice to come back and check in on the okra thread.
i saw someone had asked how my okra was growing and I went to post and it said CLOSED!!!
i'm not a happy camper. I know it's "just" a thread, but so many people enjoyed it and it gave us a a "lighter" subject and made us laugh. No, I don't think it will turn into a riot... but there are many of us disappointed that it would be closed like that with no warning or asking if anyone else thought it should be closed or whatever.