My dear FRiend, you are one of the most level-headed, honest, (not to mention courageous) posters I know.
As for me, I have a firm policy to not open freepmail from FReepers I'm not familiar with. I let them know I haven't read the mail, why that's my policy, and encourage them to post to me on the board so I can get to know them better.
It's a policy that's served me well.
;^)
And thank you, dear prairie! Fighting the good fight with the help of my Heavenly Father!