Would someone please explain to me the wisdom or sense in having some folks I know nothing of or about having their own special space at the TOP of my thread page going on and on and on about their own little conversation? I have yet to see an 'announcement' there. Yes I know if I delete my state status it will go away but why should I have to? How bout just reserving the 'announcement' block for announcements? Gee, that would be novel.