My question then is why have the number on the bottom stating how many have been on line? If it is not correct why put that representation on the site. Does not make since to me. Giving us a false number.
It's not a false number. Admin or Mods have absolutely no control. The www web is like our countries, you are free to roam. Forums have this function like cars have air bags, standard. Again, it's not Admins fault, just one of these things. If you go online and want to know the "real" number, just overlook all the guests, simple.
As Admin/Mod you get to see the IP addresses so you get to realise over time that some guests are in fact "genuine guests" and you'll also get to realise which IP addresses are spam, easy to spot the difference after a while.