The question has been answered, so I'm going to close this. In the future, I prefer that such discussions be kept off the boards, since one of the few effective tools we have for controlling trolls and other undesirables is through the use of IP bans, and ways around them make it more difficult for us as moderators. While I realize that such information is freely available on many sites, the less easy it is for less net-savvy folks to get hold of it, the easier MY job is. I hope you all understand my position. I don't know what Ron's thoughts are on the subject, but this has been policy at virtually all message boards I've been involved with, for the reasons outlined above, and I intend to enforce it as policy here, unless directed otherwise.