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Dec 13, 2007 2:56 pm
Dec 13, 2007 2:56 pm
Subject: Re: Identity
I am curious about this one. I don't really see why people should be required to use their name on any Internet forum. Of course, I understand and accept the short point that is being made about the spectre of conflicts of interest arising. But, surely a more important point is about personal privacy etc.. I have used the AMOC forum for many years now and this issue has caused problems on a number of occassions. There are unscrupulous, and even criminal, elements 'out there' who trawl fora lookng for information that they can trade in or abuse. In any event, even if this were not the case, isn't there also a perfectly proper point to be made about personal liberty?
Just my two pence worth.
Tim
I am curious about this one. I don't really see why people should be required to use their name on any Internet forum. Of course, I understand and accept the short point that is being made about the spectre of conflicts of interest arising. But, surely a more important point is about personal privacy etc.. I have used the AMOC forum for many years now and this issue has caused problems on a number of occassions. There are unscrupulous, and even criminal, elements 'out there' who trawl fora lookng for information that they can trade in or abuse. In any event, even if this were not the case, isn't there also a perfectly proper point to be made about personal liberty?
Just my two pence worth.
Tim