I understand your feelings, Borderstone, to try to block the trolls. It's only natural when we are so involved in a common subject to get frustrated when one of them drops by just to stir things up. But the reason I have for choosing not to register is not to "drop a bomb" and run, but because I think these boards are meant for the exchange of ideas without the risk of personal harrassment. Don't email me if you disagree with what I think...post your reply on this board. That's what it's for.
Let's face it. This is the internet. It's public. How many of us have stumbled across this website while surfing for info on Gord and have become valued posters? Close the doors and who knows what you will miss out on. There are many websites that require registration to post and you know what? They get trolls there too. But once one starts a thread or responds in the middle of one, the serious members of the group ignore it or stop using that thread and move on. Nothing stops a discussion in a thread like a troll post on some of those sites. Like Watchman says, it's possible to set up any number of valid addys through yahoo or hotmail, so the best thing is to just to ignore the trolls when they post. You're never gonna stop them completely.
Although I must say that the tip about the little yellow "logged" link concerns me. Why would I want to know where that will take me? Why would I care, if the reason I am here is to read and post ideas on Gord and his music? Who cares if the IP address changes for the same poster? Many people access this site from where ever they can. It doesn't necessarily mean for a no good reason. Man, such suspicion. I hate to think what you would do if you had my email addy. Yikes! I would say that your handle of "The Watchman" has more meaning than just a reference to Gord. LOL. (just kidding)
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