Apathy is understandable. Humorless slaps are altogether different.
I posted this thread primarily so Frisky could fit in a little easier, without the constant "she's BBF" haunting every post. This should be enjoyable for everyone, or else what's the point. She was aware of it in advance, and I tried to have a little fun with it while at the same time accomplishing its purpose. Instead I get silly little PM's and e-mails about my "hitting" on the females, and other comments too vulgar and or not worth repeating.
I can say without fear of contradiction that I have never initiated a private correspondence with any of the females on this site, with the exception of L Seven briefly, in response to something she posted which I couldn't karma back. The first thing I've told anyone who has contacted me, where it might be an issue, is that I'm not even interested in being anything more than friends with anyone for the time being.
And whatever "flirting" I do is no more out of line, I don't think, than anything else posted on this site. With the exception of one or two who have posted pictures, or whom I've met and or known prior to posting here, I have no idea whether any of the "girls" here are even female, never mind what they look like.
I agree with you that "alters" detract from the site and from peoples enjoyment of the discussions. Frankly I'm uncertain why they are allowed to continue, especially since so many are apparently known to those in charge. I have never used one personally, nor would I. I can say that without fear of contradiction from anyone able to check addresses, or whatever else it is you computer nerds do.
I don't see why this thread would be "offensive" to anyone here except for children with issues I neither am inclined or qualified to understand.