"For my $0.02 worth; I feel that nobody should be allowed to post unless and until they have joined up, got a proper moniker and agreed to observe the spirit and intent of the forum."

You have every right to feel that way, but I would really regret it if that were made the rule. I submit that we have a number of folk participating regularly as guests who behave better ( observe the spirit and intent of the forum better) and contribute more worthwhile content than a number of members. Also, if you really understood the seriousness of what some members were put through here, through no fault of their own, I think you would be more accepting if a former member-with-moniker would rather sign in as just guest now.