Does that loft realize the potential damage it is doing to its reputation by
associating with you?

I hope the owner searches USENET looking for your email address.

The abuse, lies, lies and more lies are well documented for all to see.

When you say:

"When you learn of the loft and sailmaker
involved, I think it'll erase any doubts."

You are the source of the doubts. Are you using the loft to try and salvage
your reputation? Sorry, it doesn't fly here. A decent man would notify the
loft of what you do here and on other forums and then they can decide if
they really want you as a front man.

Go climb back into your soiled bed - you made it!!

Lloyd Bonifide, sailing since before the Korean War.