Phantom Lurker, I just want to state something for the record here, even though this does not have anything to do with the original post or anything else on this thread.

Since you asked for my input. I consider the practice of taking out multiple memberships under actual screen names, for the purpose of manipulating people and jerking them around, to be just as counterproductive and damaging as using pseudonyms for the same purpose.

Jeri, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. I think peoples' reactions are not the only factor that contribute to the damage to the forum. I think they are one factor, but I think there are many others as well.

For instance, when there is a rash of bogus threads, people have to take the time to open them and find out what they are all about before they realize they've wasted their time. That's just one example.

Carol