Stilly River Sage, now I don't know if you are a mod; and if you are,
if you are the over-officious mod with bad attitude who's actions caused this thread to be opened in the first place ?

I also don't know the full extent of any nasty experience you and your friends endured, inflicted by severe sociopaths
plaguing mudcat ?

But I do feel you may be exhibiting signs of almost paranoid obsession that there are 'trolls' hiding behind every tree,
under every tiny bridge, dark shady crevice or corner, just ready and waiting to jump out and shout Boo!!!

To such an extent you are now prejudging every guest, and at risk of seriously misjudging their every intent and behaviour ????

So while the 'public transport' metaphor is still fresh in the bus lanes of folks minds, here's another one.....

ok, METAPHOR ALERT !!!:
so you caught a masked pervert staring in through your bathroom window.
but he ran away before the police arrived.
You had a good idea of who the disguised intruder might be.
At the time you were understandably shocked and frightened.
But over time the fear has festered, and now you, your family and close friends are on constant vigil.
Permanently patrolling the perimeters of your property 24/7 with loaded shotguns, in case he returns.
All so unsettled and insecure you have itchy trigger fingers,
taking pot shots without warning at any misfortunate folk you don't immediately recognise who may pass by or approach
your fortress like property.....
METAPHOR ALERT OVER - Please resume normal functios....

Now, I'm certainly not mocking the real distress of your 'trolls' victims;
- you all have my and any sensible mudcatters sympathy -
but I do think this is all resulting in a pervasive unhealthy atmosphere & culture of anxious suspicion and accusations
here at mudcat...

Stay happy and alert, - just keep it in perspective - that's all..