I take people at their word too (trust but verify).Sorry, but I can't agree with assuming someone is "probably" a liar as policy (not saying you do either, but you know it occurs). I take people by their word, regardless of the what others do, so naturally I expect the same respect in return. I'm also against holding peoples history against them. I believe in trust, even if that causes me to be viewed as naive.
Reminds me...
One poster had a signature, "I really do believe as I post.".
Tis a shame that someone felt compelled to do that.