All the above replies seem to overlook one small reality.

The more users and vistors to FT, the better for Randy.

Paying even 1c to register would deter a pretty large slab of lurkers and new sign ups - IMHO.

www.MoreMiles.org for instance has strict entry criteria for new posters. However it is a tiny board. For Randy's staff to duplicate that on a board this size would require him to employ several staff simply to verify it all, at a scary real $$$$ cost.

A real email address (no Yahoo/Hotmail) would be a positive start I agree, but the trolls would surely work around that one too?

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~ Glen ~ sipping bubbly from a UA 747-400 exit row 15 near you SOON!