I couldn't disagree with your views more vehemently. This forum deals with very specific and primarily vintage items that are enigmatic at best. It relies on the expertise of a knowledgeable few to help guide the ignorant many (I consider myself the ladder). Most of the items discussed here are ridiculed as the the fakes and frauds they are. I think the sellers should be identified whether they are selling on ebay or elsewhere. If they are offering a legitimate product I say hurrah. Truly fine and original pieces are hard to find. I think most of the participants of this forum are happy to have them identified.
Because of all of its rules and rule worshipers, Time Zone is worthless as a resource.