bajalera - 6-19-2005 at 05:53 PM
On another thread, someone recently pointed out--in a snickering sort of way--that nearly all Nomads are anonymous, because we post under User IDs.
I have to disagree with that. People who post as "Anonymous" have no identity whatsoever. The entire world is welcome to use this generic cop-out.
In contrast, the IDs of those of us who post here regularly identify each of us personally. I've met very few Nomads in real life, but there are a lot
of others whose views--both peninsular and political--are familiar to me.
Looking at their IDs, I know who is likely to agree with any Off-Topic posts I enter, as well as who is going to call me a stupid misguided kook. The
name "Anonymous," on the other hand, tells me zip.
If someone visits the Nomad board casually and doesn't want to bother registering, that's understandable, but I think people who care enough to post
their opinions more than once should be responsible enough to attribute their views to an ID.
Lera
Ken Bondy - 6-20-2005 at 08:30 PM
There is admittedly a certain anonymous nature to the use of handles, but at least it does identify the personality, interests, style, etc. of each
handle. When you post "Anonymous" you lump yourself in with every other "Anonymous" poster.
++Ken++
bajaloco - 6-20-2005 at 09:14 PM
My name is Gary Miller...it alone is pretty anonymous...kinda like Bill Smith. 
As for address and phone...I don't even give those to some of my family:
rolleyes: