That's why we didn't mention the name Steve, and I'm glad to know you haven't encountered this individual. And whether folks think this thread has drifted off topic or not, the fact is that this is a very important topic that should be thoroughly discussed here; as this stuff goes on every day, and harms all collectors in a variety of ways.
In my opinion the name of this individual, and others like him, should be exposed; and he should not be known only by the various handles he uses on web sites. Don't know or care much how others feel about the dissemination of misinformation, but as one who is dedicated to researching and reporting factual information, I take it personally when someone represents himself as an authority; then posts information on public forums that is absolutely wrong and misleading. And further, when these falsehoods are exposed; changes his moniker and moves onto another forum to spread the same crap there. This kind of stuff can be quite damaging and costly to a novice collector, and it also cast dispersions on the work of honest researchers like Dr. Jim. And for what it's worth, I also have a huge disdain for any individual who won't join the LCSCA, but then has the gall to claim he's the "LC SMITH MAN".