I know this would ruin some people's fun, but sometimes I think Ron should make it so that we can see everyone's IP addresses, and get rid of the proxy server stuff too. I bet the people running the gimmicks would stop it right then and there.
if it wasn't for the fact that i don't trust a single one of you people with my IP address (nor should you trust me with yours, really), i'd agree.
i still say there should be a locked board, a VIP lounge, just for the people who have verified who they are via a picture holding a little sign with your name on it at least. your face can be blocked out so anonymity is safe, but just to prove you're one person.