[odellthurman]

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His intentions are good, but it is a witch hunt because it is impossible to PROVE anything.(thus analogous to a witch hunt, because how can u prove someone is a witch without ridiculous measures like they did back then. It just leads to more chaos.)

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I think many arguments in favor of doing nothing to prevent cheating are based on an overly restrictive, narrow view of what constitutes "proof". People frequently are convicted and go to jail for minor and serious crimes based on such things as eyewitness testimony and statements made by persons accused of a crime. Everyone in jail isn't there b/c of fiber analysis or DNA testing like you see on television.

Potential example of proof of cheating in online poker: High profile 2+2er hears from multiple sources that online player JohnDoe is multiaccounting on Stars under 3 different usernames. 2+2er reports what he has heard to Stars. Stars investigates and finds evidence of collusion between the players and transfers of money and takes action. Of course, more devious online players may be more careful and avoiding leaving an easily discoverable trail. Stars won't catch everyone. But I don't think we should throw up our hands and fail to report suspected cheating based on the assumption that proof would be impossible in every instance.