A fully agree with pilotbear. I've read every post on this thread that I can (no doubt missed some that have been removed before I got to see them).
May I suggest that a mod starts a thread where condolences for all accidents can be posted, and kept to that thread. This should keep those people happy who want to keep condolences off the accident threads, and provide an outlet for those who want to express their condolences. Anyone not wanting to see condolences expressed doesn't have to click on the thread, do they?
As an enthusiast and very occasional SLF I come here to find out about any latest accidents/incidents. I also use these threads to provide leads to find material for articles on Wikipedia. I sometimes have a question about an aspect of a crash and will ask it.