Why would a thread get dumped when the only purpose of it was to help others?

I try to thank each member that responds to any thread that I start. I figure that if you take the time to respond, I want to let you know that I appreciate it. I may not agree but I am grateful for your efforts.
I dont like thinking that any of us are picked on, I do hope that isn’t the case. As a moderator, It is probably incredibly difficult to separate a dislike for a member with fair rule enforcement. I don’t think that I could do it.