McGrath,

I understand your view of anonymous guests in many ways, and the fact that you can't tell which (if any) of the recent posts on this thread, you can attribute to me.

I would however say that (assuuming you read them) non of the editorials in the broadsheet press are directly attributable to anyone.

I read these and choose to agree or disagree, dependent on the arguement, in the full knowledge that I'll never know who wrote any individual piece.

Threads are nothing more than discussions, arguements or whatever.

If a 'guest' makes a good point, surely you can reply by saying that you agreed with the arguement, rather than agreeing with the person?(or visa versa)

A totally anonymous discussion here might actually prove quite interesting!