About your edit: I think you are overlooking the Realpolitik behind running a public forum. Admins are fighting a constant war against spammers and trolls. It

About your edit: I think you are overlooking the Realpolitik behind running a public forum. Admins are fighting a constant war against spammers and trolls. It doesn't sound fun to me. Yes, you are right, we now live in the era of "upper class" IPs now. A bit sad, but is there a reasonable alternative?