@Mari-LouA You asked about my avatar, so I figured it was better to answer in chat. Yes, I made it myself. For the sake of the site as a whole, I didn't want to stop moderating; however, I didn't want to be complacent, either. Also, I didn't really have anything to say that hadn't already been said, so I figured a changed avatar might be a good way for me to (a) proclaim public support and (b) decry the actions that were taken by Sara Chipps & Co.

To answer your other question, I really don't know anything about Monica, other than she was actively involved on several sites and perhaps one of the most exemplary members of the SE community. Based on my occasional observations and my rare interactions with her, I thought she embodied the spirit of constructiveness and being "nice".

@J.R. I think the avatar is a great way to communicate a protest silently. I'll see how things unfold in the coming days, and maybe I'll adopt it for myself, too. We'll see!