I used to argue against the policy as long ago as the 90s.
I still do not like the abuses it can lead to, but I have come to accept it as part and parcel of Mudcat.

Before the Israel thread closed, a Guest made this point.
"we can focus on the post, not the poster."

Steve quoted it back and strongly disagreed, but it is the exact argument Musket used for claiming multiple identities.

From Musket you accepted it without complaint or even comment Steve.
Why the difference?

Guest also said it avoids personal attack.
He is right about that.
On contentious issues there is often posting about the person instead of the issues.
Steve has been guilty of exactly that in recent days, falsely accusing me of far-right views but unable to actually quote one that I have ever posted, and misrepresenting things said in old irrelevant threads.

You are part of the problem Steve.