Klarinet Archive - Posting 000184.txt from 2010/09

From: Jennifer Jones <helen.jennifer@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Internet anonymity
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:15:42 -0400

On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 9:54 AM, Walter Grabner <grabnerwg@-----.com> wrote:
> Tim said:
>
> <<That depends entirely on the customs and traditions of the venue. =A0Th=
is
> is not CB radio or some high school slam site, where we choose avatars
> and handles so we can sling insults at each other anonymously. =A0This is
> a mailing list for the exchange of academic and technical information on
> a topic of serious interest. =A0The tradition here is the use of real
> names and identities.>>
>
> That was very well said. Most of us here have used our own names and
> identities right from the first. I put my phone number and address on
> my website. Many years ago people warned me about using my real name
> and address on "the web", but so far, no one has come and taken me
> away.
>
> As Tim said, we are discussing topics of serious interest. To hide
> behind a pseudonym is to not be taken seriously.

But if one does not make it evident they are using a pseudonym, who is
to know? Then why wouldn't they be taken seriously. I should think
to be taken seriously, one would need have substantive conversation.
Who cares what name they use?

Besides, you do business related to the list. It makes sense for you
to publish your address.

-Jennifer
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