In answer to David,

If they are a regular in the lounge oddly you will see threads popping up saying Where is So and So. The lounge has an odd commaradarie which has survived even while similar camaradiers in other forums seem to have dissapated.

In answer to Gerbick.

I think it's the adage that you make your decisions then your decisions make you. Some people get on a self destuctive path of egotism they can't escape.