One way to manage the "prediction" messages is for a
disinterested third party to manage a Web site which would
allow predictions to be submitted and tracked. The
submit form would only allow predictions confined within
small numbers of days and small geographic regions and
for interesting ranges of magnitudes. Submitters of 
predictions would need to register to post their 
predictions and the *rate of success* of each submitter 
would be prominently posted on the site, along with 
current predictions. Matches would be made against one 
standard national earthquake list automatically - no 
wiggle room or special pleading!

Just a thought ...
Doug
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