I too have been here for many years and I never had any problems with unwanted e-mail. I have also made many friends from around the country. Like Joe T., Bob, John, Redsy, etc. and I have even talked to most of them on the phone. I think it is a great place for exchanging ideas and getting others opinions of the NEC. There are times when we all laugh about something, and times when we cared about each other in times of need. ( such as 911, and the Gulf Hurricanes, London Bombing, etc.)I myself use my real name at all times and never had problems, I don't think my profile is up to date (sorry!) I just never thought about it. I will have to correct that.