Obesity Support Group
This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.

You mentioned having a problem getting attacked by a lurker. In posting your email address, you really have NO protection. At least if someone posts within the framework of DS they can do something about it (not really sure what they do though!).
IMO posting your email address publicly is always a risky thing to do.