Actually, this idea was floating around my head for a few years. As FT became more popular, the problems in CC increased.

The issue with the 140k miles PLUS I offered coupons for free to established FTers made me realize perhaps it was an idea whose time had come. I got emails from people who didn't post YHM nor offer their FT id. This was for a low value item. I can imagine what happens when valuable items are offered. Why should the offerers have to sift through emails from people not meeting the requirements. But, I digress. The email issue will not go away under my scenario .

Note that in every post where I have offered something I have put the "established FT" note at the bottom. It's ignored. As for the PR spring break issue - well, someone told her to come here for the sole reason of soliciting donations. Do we want that kind of individual around?

So, we're continuing to disagree

Mary