While this only sounds like an adminstrative PITA for the Moderators, spare a thought for those genuine "recruits" waiting on the list to have their accounts vetted. The delay in processing new accounts is discouraging for someone keen to "Get on" and start to be involved in the forum. As an open notice to prospective new members, you will find the signing up to be much easier, and your welcome much friendlier if your ID is your actual name, not some anonymous tag. List a few interests too, and we'll all know what you're all about.