In calling this forum a cesspool (which I don't argue ) I just find it funny that Alan forgets to mention that he started this forum and began it on its path to cesspool-ism.

Alan also was arguing that anonymous forums shouldn't be anonymous. THAT is what they are....and for a reason. And gambling forums even more of a reason for certain players.

I realize not being an AP, Alan and some others just don't understand at all the need for AP's to be anonymous if they do decide to post. These goofballs like Alan don't have an entire industry, trying to stop them from playing. Really two industries counting the database/consulting industry.

I think the only reason Alan uses his real name, is because he always thought of and still does think of himself as a celebrity. I can't speak for any of you, but I never heard of Alan Mendelson until I got to this forum. And now that I know who he is (and was), I just don't consider former field news reporters as celebrities. And I certainly don't consider, infomercial pitchmen celebrities. But that is just me.

One other thing. People have been able to look into Rob Singer if they want to and discover that his finances and records just don't match his claims, because his real name is known. You can also look into Alan Mendelson if you want to. And what financial info there is and hints of his current financial situation are not very flattering compared to 15-20 years ago. I am sure this surprises no one and everyone understands why and where most of that went. But that is why people don't and use their real names and identities.

And you know what? It is exactly why the Mdog person doesn't use a real name. Unlike AP's who wish to remain unknown to the casinos, Mdog wants to remain unknown to the members of various forums, because if everyone looked into him, and what he really wins (and you can do that with a real name and identity), his gig would have been up 2 years ago.