MMAO with public (non-PM) auctions are great. People love it when I do it and they often get great deals. Why do you care, OP? You guys all need to take a look at your unjustified criticism. Are you afraid you are going to miss out on something for sale? Are you afraid to post what you are willing to pay? What is the exact reason you don't like MMAO?
I understand the distastefulness of a KLOV auction under cover of PM's, but I don't do that. My auctions offer full transparency and many people really enjoy them. If you don't like MMAO, don't click the threads labelled as such.
I'll never understand the mindset of those of you who want to boss others around in a public forum. If you don't like it, move along.
Example:
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=390890