curious

sounds like fodors is finally going to do it.<BR><BR>what do you all think about this? do you think it will improve things or not. it should make the anonymous passive aggressive types look elsewhere...

Grasshopper

I'm thrilled. But the pre-registration link doesn't work.

Larry

What am I missing? I have not noticed any registration fields.

Larry

Okay, so I am blind, now I see...

Mia

The pre-registration link doesn't work <BR>

Megan

It's sort of bittersweet. It had to happen because of human nature being what it is today. I'm hoping that it will bring back some of the regulars who have left, but I'm not optimistic about that.

fiona

A definite vote for registration.

Therese

Good idea. Still no link.

who

who says they are?<BR>

no

You guys amaze me. If you do not want to read a thread because of its incendiary nature...then don't read it...but quit your whining!

anon

STILL no link

Meredith

It works now!

Marilyn

I was really opposed to registration a year ago, but I have changed my mind due to the obsessive nature of some posts. I have no problem with a fierce debate, but it should NEVER get personal. I would hope that fodors would first warn offenders, then ban them from the forum if the behavior contines.

please explain

And what is this suppose to solve. If I reply to a post that I don't like dumb posts about McDonalds, is fodors going to write me a nasty repremand? Why don't they explain?

xxx

Darn, I have to find a screen name now! I'm happy about the registration though, it's long overdue!

fiona

to no more whining<BR>you can sometimes ignore but many nasty posts are in reply to quite harmless questions. While I understand that some genuine posters have a problem with registering I would imagine that most people who do not want to register will not be missed.

Renee

Just registered...this was indeed long overdue. I hope it makes for a more mutually respectful board...a lot of the posts get downright nasty...hopefully, this will alleviate it.

mpprh

Hi<BR><BR>Its a good thing, but it won't stop questions like ...........<BR><BR>can i drink the water in XXX<BR>sneakers ?<BR><BR><BR>etc<BR>etc<BR><BR>Peter<BR>

x

this is sort of like an Authorized biography of someone as opposed to and Unauthorized biography.<BR><BR>The Authorized version is going to sugar coat the person's life because he controls it. The Unauthorized version is going to tell about the Real person whether it is good or bad.

PamSF

I'm for the registration. The link is now working.