Fake encores are a pet peeve of mine. The problem is, bands are expected to do the encore, but venues have them booked for specific times. It's more or less impossible to play a real encore at most venues larger than a club in this day and age. I'd honestly rather you just play your set and not play around with the encore stuff. It's just so obvious...the lights haven't gone out and everyone knows you're going to finish with a bang.

When Frank Black was last on tour, sometimes he'd play outside the venue...in a park. THAT'S AN ENCORE!