1 I posted the anon comment because I didn't feel like signing up not because I am afraid to be recognized. I get enough spam as it is. In my opinion, it seems that the bigger issue is that you didn't like my link because it didn't agree with the point of view that you were trying to put forth. I've noticed this before but let it slide since it's your blog. Interestingly, I found your site through Galley Slaves which allows for anonymous comments. Yes, it's a hassle and you will always have flamers, trolls, and their like. If you don't want to deal with that, then turn off comments. As to the original post, the bar owner gave 4 things that had happened to him, any one of which could have (and probably did) contribute to the downturn in business and profits. While I sympathize with him (and with the smokers who ARE getting pushed around more and more), every business has regulatory nightmares to deal with. Since not every business is going bankrupt with the plethora of new regulations your owner has had to deal with, there must be ways to make money. I for one, choose Mpls venues over St Paul ones now since I know that they will be smoke free and the St Paul ones are likely to be smokey. I'm not going to "challenge" you to keep this anon post up because that would be beneath both you and me. I will challenge you to be more open. I am for accountablility too but understand that not everyone wants to sign their name every time. Sincerely, Dean Mpls

2 Honestly, how hard is it to identify yourself? If you'd left a name to go with the link, your comment would have been untouched. Unfortunately, you couldn't be bothered. Hence, your comment was deleted. End of story. If you don't like the rules, you are more than welcome to go where they do allow anonymous commenting. I have no problems with that and I honestly and truly wish you well in your blog reading/commenting endeavors. If, however, you would like to repost your link in the appropriate spot, with your name attached to it, it won't be touched. It's pretty simple. I don't have a problem with dissent. I do have a problem with people thinking they're entitled to do what they will on my blog and then when I disagree with their behavior, lecture me on how I should be running my blog. If you would like to run a blog, you should get your own.