... to informing others of an abuse would be something such as: "I just received an e-mail from XXX which I believe is totally out of line and has no place on this BBS for others to read... but, if you wish, I will forward the e-mail to you upon your request."

That, I would think, would be more in order than the initial post by the author earlier this week... and the one today.

I'm still in total agreement with those who posted to the Smoars/Perry thread regarding private e-mails being posted here.

JB