in their responses to him as "John"- I think that would make the board much more gentlemanly if we all did that...for example-

"Great point Bigbluecougar...I am glad you chose to post this information" or "Bigbluecougar, I understand you pay tithing on your gross and so you are entitled to gross blessings"

Just search any Haddow thread and try to find one where someone does not respond by using his first names...you have time...its a long off season.