Randy, I know we've had hundreds of "discussions" and forums talking about posting and not flying, and as a rule I loathe them and avoid them at all costs, but as you've taken a slightly more agressive role of late (with IP logging and removing users) which I applaud, I thought it would not hurt to ask again.

One of the simplest requests put forward for forcing decorum and respect is the manditory publication of an e-mail address. Yes, moderators, dues, and a whole lot of other suggestions would do more to keep our community valid and focused, but surely this most mild step is called for at this point.

If we welcome old and new friends into our "home", giving each the freedom to express themselves and the responsibility to do so wisely, aren't we creating a blatlanty unfair system if only some of those people are forced to identify themselves or publish a method of private communications, while others are able to behave as they wish and speak without respect without having a methoid to at least send them a private note of comment?

As a community, we should identify those who want to espouse how they feel yet are not willing to "hear" by making public even the most loosest form identification. These individuals shlould not have posting privelages in all of the forums. It pains me to lend the credibility of "Flyertalk" to anyone who would be comfortable in speaking to us as a group but not interested in receiving private communications from any one of our members.

Please reconsider this very old request in the light of the current climate and let us know if it can be acted upon.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our community and for your continued generosity as our host.



[This message has been edited by NJDavid (edited 01-02-2001).]