Hi, I do not know who decides what are the 'rules of the road', here, on the FML,...but if public opinion from the members has any weight, can a VOTE as to whether or not "Anonymous Postings" should be allowed,.. be taken? Use "Anon..." for 'ferret-free' zones, and limited other situations, which can be judged by BIG, on a case by case basis, for those posts that warrant 'Anon'. "Anonymous" postings belong on the editorial page of your local newspapers, not on a friendly forum! Speak Up, and sign your name to your post!!....OR, just join with that 'other' "Gherkin" in that jar! Proud to sign, John Rich & the n.j. gang. john rich <[log in to unmask]> [Moderator's note: Public opinion DOES play a part, of course. I respect and invite and consider carefully comments people make. Your suggestion about the anon postings is already how it works, however. I DO take them on a case-by-case basis and hold anon posts to higher standards. Which is why I should not have accepted that recent post. Fact was, the person frequently posts anonymously for a reason which is why I didn't give it too much thought at the time, but that was poor judgement on my part. Like the guidelines say, anon posts aren't offered to allow people to hide while expressing an unpopular or flaming opinion. If people have opinions or comments about anon posts (or the FML), sure feel free to let me know directly. But let's put the Wolfy posts topic to rest now. It's run its course quite quickly. BIG] [Posted in FML issue 5182]