I agree with the first part of your post.

But as to the second part: "I hope this 'shill' crap has run its course. If you don't like the way an auction is going - don't bid on it!! The LAST thing this board needs is more nannys and wanna-be eBay Nazis (as I call them...)"

It is unfortunate that some people made no effort to determine whether there was shill bidding going on before they suggested that was the case publicly. They have apologized.

HOWEVER --- I still want people to bring it to my attention when somebody is out there trying to rip off me and my fellow collectors.

As to the if you don't like just don't bid on it ....

If you were to find out that your local bank was mishandling money would you just take your money out or would you tell your friends about it too? would you call the banking department?

Some of us feel a duty to help protect our friends and other collectors.