Here's what Lepus says:

But what's the difference if they're posting anon., or just registering with a meaningless nickname to post the exact same material? There is no real difference. They're still anonymous. Apparently, it makes some members uneasy to talk to an anon. GUEST, but isn't that sort of their problem? Discriminating against GUESTs because a few unhinged members complain is bullshit. Read todays threads, and you'll see more praise than criticism for our "faceless" GUESTs.

Well, Lepus, whether they're registered or not, we at Mudcat Central generally know the identity of the people who post here. If they use a consistent nickname, we know it's consistent. If they are anonymous or use a variety of nicknames, we generally know that, too. If they really want to remain anonymous, they don't have to worry about their comments being deleted unless those comments are obnoxious or disruptive.

So, if our anonymous guests are worried about our screening, all they have to do is choose an identity and stick with it.
Is that too much to ask? The fact of the matter is that the vast majority of our problems are caused by a very few people who insist on anonymity. If they squawk about having their posts scrutinized more closely, I have little sympathy for them.

By the way. I'd like to dispel an assumption some people have. Some people think our troublemakers are registered Mudcatters who get rid of their cookies every once in a while so they can cause trouble anonymously. That happens, but only very rarely.

-Joe Offer-