I don't think I've ever read such a string of confusion since I've been on the internet at all.

But it's entirely logical that it should happen, if anyone at all can post under any name they want.

I've noticed that since I registered, my screen name pops up automaticly when I get to the form for posting a new message.

I am on a couple of listserves (mailing lists, not web pages like this) and there is no such problem - or rather, there is from time to time, but it only lasts until the list administrator becomes aware of it and boots the offender. That's why I habitually type f*ck or sh*t rather than spelling them out in full. On some lists you get kicked off for any "dirty" words.

Can the software be modified so that you have to be a registered member to post? I understand, freedom of expression and all that, but freedom of expression combined with anonimity inevitably turns the place into a haven for a certain number of assholes, I mean *ssh*l*s.

Just a thought.

Peter.