In my opinion there are problems with speculation and rehash that is not based in the facts of the case. To post something just to see what response it will elicit is just wrong. This case as discussed here on Websleuths has always been held tightly to the facts and that is why so many want to read and post here. In my opinion there are many other forums on the internet in which to speculate without evidence to back up the speculation.
I know I'll get in trouble for my comment but it needed to be said.
I agree that Websleuths is an excellent forum. I, too, appreciate the discussions here are 'fact based.'
I disagree with folks who come onto this forum to dictate what facts should and shouldn't be discussed.
Any answers to the question of 'who did it' is speculation. Some may have come to a conclusion- based on their own investigation- of 'who did it'. I appreciate their 'opinion' and 'conclusions' but do not appreciate them shutting down a 'discussion'.
Most of the posters on this forum are either asking for clarification, asking others for their opinions based on their views of the facts, or coming to their own 'conclusions' based on their interpretations of that facts.
Many are new to this case, they are in the early process of their investigations and are going to discuss the purses, the phone messages, and whatever they deem relevant to their investigative process.
Nowhere in this process am I endorsing 'speculation and rehash that is not based in fact'. Most who post here are trying very hard to base their posts on facts. They may not know all the facts that you claim to know, but as I said, they are learning.
For those who are years into this investigation, and get impatient with what you deem are petty questions- well, I apologize that we are all not as advanced in this process as you are.
This is a 'discussion forum'. The poster in the above discussion has a right to ask a question. If someone knows the answer, then by all means answer the question. If the question is 'beneath their level of expertise', then it would be much more appropriate to remain silent. Inflammatory and demeaning posts are disruptive and quite cruel. Hurricane, you are right to point out the TOS. They do apply to everyone.