I’m sorry for those who’s pieces got damaged 
I also want to say how awesome those works of art are! We have sooo many talented members here. At some point, I want to jump into the deep end and have a go at making something.
I have a very fond memory from my early youth—maybe 2nd or 3rd grade where we got to make a ceramics project. Mine was an elephant and I can recall how excited I was when the glaze was finished. My mom kept that elephant until it got accidentally knocked off a shelf. It lasted a solid 45 years.
Yes, you should keep trying 
. We are also sorry about the mugs that were damaged. I talked with a couple people already and everyone so far it is very understanding about the issue. Thanks y’all for creating this ceramic community. We are all constantly learning. And please everyone, always feel free to talk to us ( kiln operators ) openly if you have some concerns about your pieces to minimize the risk of damage
Unfortunately, the kiln gods periodically require a sacrifice (and these were some beautiful sacrifices.) Perla/Seth-- any suggestions for us in the Ceramic Studio to ensure our attachments stay-- attached?
I’m not sure what this person did to attach these ornaments, but the usual scoring, slip and coils should be enough… if the kiln gods are in a good mood. I personally think it was the weight of the ornaments in a vertical position in addition to the bonding being uneven. But I could be wrong. 
Thank you all for the emails keeping us updated. These things happen!
Ceramics are … fickle. Something that works 20 times may not work once or sometimes it’s a one time fluke with majestic results that never manifests again despite discipline and protocol. These things happen, we log the notes and try again. Wisdom through experience. Or whatever you gotta tell yourself, mud is a janky medium.