Ignore the ads and sales offers and just read what looks like messages with information. It doesn't take long to see who's messages to ignore.

Personally I've taken the advise of one or two people here (the all caps gang) and I just won't read any of their messages. I found that instead of missing something, I am actually filtering out most of the garbage, arguing and negative posts. My whole reading experience has become much more positive.

I wish they had that Ignore feature like some old chat rooms and BBs did. You just mark the name, and you never see them. They become invisible.

The good part, which should be more of the topic, is meeting the rest of the people and getting answers to questions and help on information aboout strikes. Thanks to all of you who have contributed helpful strike information. That's why I keep coming back, to read about finds, the hobby and peoples fun they have collecting.