Attention All Users
I have received a substantial number of messages from BetterMost users regarding users appearing on the forum as hidden. This happens when a user sets their profile to not Show others your online status. Many users have expressed concern about this option potentially being abused by trolls if/when they reach this site. It has further caused a lot of suspicion about the merits of this option being used by users.
Because I've had well over a dozen members contact me about this matter, I am going to be turning off the "hidden" option for members effective April 5th. I wanted to give advance warning before doing this so users are aware of the change.
I want to let users who did choose not to be listed in the online status that you did absolutely nothing wrong, nor has anyone who has used this option been a concern to me at all. But considering the sensitivity of forum members who have been through a lot during the Troll Wars, I'm going to turn this option off for now.
Thanks for your understanding.