I am glad for Anonymous Monks - the non-trolls have given some great responses.

I am also annoyed at Anonymous Monks - some offer nasty blogs, or otherwise detract from great discussions, since hiding behind the curtain with a cask of whiskey loosens the inhibitions and sharpens the tongue.

However, the same negative observations can be said for registered users as well...

So where do I stand, other than in an irritatingly neutral position? Keep the Anonymous - over 50% of the time I believe they offer good advice and meaningful dialogue. If someone wants to remain in the shadows, yet shout out to the packed monastery that the Bishop wears Spiderman Underoos, the rest of the monks will no doubt get a chuckle when the Bishop's face turns red...and this certainly outweighs the occasional ne'er do well proclaiming that the church is a scam.

As far as clarifying their role, why bother? It is what it is. Its lack of boundaries offers interesting possibilities, and it will probably morph into something unintended as soon as limits are enacted.

In reply to Re: RFC: Purpose of Robes in Monasteries by petecm99
in thread RFC: Purpose of Robes in Monasteries by Anonymous Monk

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