OK, I see now where I missed it... Still, given that it hasn't been like this until recently, a gentle reminder would have been warranted rather than just ignoring, since the latter could also be interpreted as the answer getting lost in the shuffle.

I'll echo the sentiment above that too much rigidity takes away from the spontaneity that has made this thread so enjoyable for me. I would think it preferable to have a partial guess than none at all, where the answer has to be revealed after no guesses are offered within a week or so. JMHO, of course... Much appreciation to those who have lent their knowledge and experience to this thread.