Damsel,
I don't understand why you say this:
You wrote:
"Crash's rule refers to people who come in and just watch the rest of
us. It's creepy. These are not posters. They're just there, and no
one knows who they are."

Why did you write this when Crash's name is one of those who is always
posted in the list as being on line--yet hours go by and he doesn't
post? He is apparently just watching, not posting. Just curious.
Don't misunderstand me. I prefer it when people identify themselves. I
do. My objection is to people who chime in with new rules that they are
apparently making them up by themselves. Who are the owners of this
RFC chat? Whoever they are, thank you for the work you do. But
perhaps you should identify yourselves, just so we know.
Thanks for any answers. Nancree