"this feature allowed me to lurk without people hasselling me for still being here (and they actually did, by the way)."
David, people were hasselling you for being here without posting? I've done that and noone has said a word to me. Sometimes I stay logged on and leave this open and browse the net elsewhere and then come back to it. I don't understand why that would be a problem to someone?
I agree, being reported for being 'hidden' doesn't do much help. Like you said, trolls can attack by other means.
To Brandon's comment - I'm not going anywhere. I've unpacked my bags, and I've even put pictures and paintings on the walls; I'm here to stay
I agree that this whole troll situation has made people uneasy, but we have to try and keep in mind that we are fairly safe here (at least safer than we were at IMdB) as long as the invites are carefully organized. We have to relax a little, take a deep breath like Vic said (btw *big hug, Vic*, no crying!) and stick together.
David hunny, please don't leave. Once people are nice and settled in and comfortable, there will hopefully be a lot less reporting & paranoia.