It was a suggested solution to reducing spam and has been implemented to see how it works out. I didn't see you complaining when the forum was/is completely littered with shitposts. Did that not bother you?
Dear Tman, kindly inform: do you provide escrow service for ICO?
I do not, but Lauda does I suggest you drop them a PM with an enquiry. Although be aware if its a scam or in anyway shady you will have red trust rained down on you!