ERT - From what I can tell - after speaking with him personally, Jeff Pierce has very thick skin. He is oblivious to the day to day turmoil of this message board and he has more pressing matters on his plate than worrying about a load of speculation, innuendo, pot-stirring etc.... So I would say - don't sweat it. Mito is not a tyrant and as the old adage goes, any publicity is good publicity.
Now that everybody knows who you are you can bustle around on the board and say what you mean, when you want to.
I for one give much more consideration and respect to a post once I know who is involved. Nothing wrong with pen names, but when true identities are known people are less likely to commit libel, act maliciously or abuse others.
Please do post here if you receive any newsworthy responses.
Chin up - many have been the brunt of these types of attacks - and they all get to live another day in paradise!