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Subject: Re: Anonymity

Author: KarinsDad

Date: 15:27:46 01/21/99

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On January 21, 1999 at 16:16:36, Peter Kasinski wrote:

>On January 21, 1999 at 13:42:22, KarinsDad wrote:
>
>>On January 21, 1999 at 12:49:50, Peter Kasinski wrote:
>>
>>[snip]
>>
>>>>
>>>>You believe that I do not have a reputation here?
>>>
>>>No, you don't.
>>>Your handle does.
>>>You can change it any time you want.
>>>
>>>PK.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Ah, semantics. Do you seriously believe that based on the reputation I (me, my
>>handle, or whatever) currently have here that I would change my handle? I would
>>have to regain whatever little credibility I have here all over again. You could
>>change your "real name" here and log on differently as well. Based on my
>>perception of you, I would not even consider it of you. It's interesting that
>>you consider it of me based not on the contents of my postings (and hence my
>>current reputation), but rather on my name.
>>
>>It saddens me to be thought of so poorly :(
>>
>>KarinsDad
>
>
>I was pointing to a mere possibility of changing one anonymous handle for
>another, an option not available to those posting with a real name.

I guess we just disagree on this as I think that a person using their real name
could get banned, get a new Email address, and then sign on using a fake name
that sounds real. So from my point of view, there is really little difference
since in both cases, a banned person could get back on.

>I don't think I made a single comment about the quality of you posts.

I didn't think I made a single comment about you commenting on the quality of my
posts. My comments were merely on your comment that I could (and hence might by
implication) change my handle, not on the quality of my posts. My statement that
"It's interesting that you consider it of me based not on the contents of my
postings (and hence my current reputation), but rather on my name." refers to
the implication that you feel that I might change my handle or name merely due
to the fact that I am using a handle. It implies that a person using a real name
could not or would not do this (by default). Again, basically semantics.

>Actually, I rather enjoy reading them.

Well, thank you. You have restored my faith in my fellow man. It's good to know
that we can disagree, but still respect each other and enjoy each other's
contributions.

>
>PK.

Rxd4!! Have to remember that one. :) :)

KarinsDad



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