It would be impossible to thank Joe and Pene and the various Joe Clones enough for the work they do around here--and Max, et al, for making the whole thing possible.

I don't think it's really possible to get rid of flamers and troublemakers entirely, because they can post to just about any thread -- in fact someone tried it on a couple of threads where serious discussions were going on -- and thereby hangs an object lesson. The participants in the threads were so intent on what they were discussing that the would-be troublemaker was just ignored. Getting no response, he/she/it just went away.

I get steamed and respond to flamers too damned much, even when I know better. But from here on, I take the pledge. No more response to trolls and flamers!

For those who have trouble doing this, maybe there's a 12-step program?

Don Firth