With a webchat on Internet Security I feel now might be the time to tackle the issue of "undesirables". By this I mean someone like an OP recently who turns out to be a former member barred for his/her conduct in the past. A thread started by this person has been deleted but his/her change of persona went unheeded for some days until he/she went "too far". There have been other instances of a former member "reappearing" and then dropping out of sight sharpish when challenged. We all know a change of name following deregistration and re- registration is allowed and usually it is because a member is afraid their anonymity has been compromised and not for any subversive or malign purpose.
The answer from GNHQ is to report suspicious posts to them and leave them to do the policing but given that there are those who slip through the net and stir up dissension when challenged, is this enough? We need to remember not to give away too much personal information especially any which might identify us but at the same time the essence of GN is to be able to pour your heart out and seek advice/sympathy/comfort. I hate the thought that there are predatory posters checking out ex-wives of millionaires, people's financial background or housing or care home issues. Is there a way forward? 
As a new member [new-ish anyway] while enjoying this site, we have to remember that the internet is not a private club, it's like sending a postcard, virtually anyone can read it.So if there is anything really personal that you wouldn't want people to know about generally, don't post it on here.Don't tell friends your user name, and log out each time if you share a computer.It's pretty horrible if anyone pm's you for anything other than friendly helpful means, though I have been lucky so far.
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