Anon wrote:

Hans old man -- there are numerous organizations on the internet that indeed
recommend the use of pseudonyms.

Here is a quote from URL:
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs18-cyb.htm

"Be aware of the possible social dangers of being online: harassment,
stalking, being "flamed" (emotional verbal attacks), or "spamming" (being
sent unsolicited messages). Women can be vulnerable if their e-mail
addresses are recognizable as women's names. Consider using gender-neutral
e-mail addresses and pseudonyms."

Wow. Do you mean that someone out there might be mean to people? Now
that is scary.

Sounds like the woman who got so worked up she had to go to a hospital
when her neighbors kids left her some cookies one night.

She sued, and won. Good for her. Live in fear. You won't live longer,
but it will sure seem like it.


Children are advised to use pseudonyms for obvious reasons.

Parents are advised to not allow children on the internet unsupervised.
And any parent that allows instant messaging is getting more on their
computer than they think, fake name or not.

Use google and look up "use of pseudonyms on the internet"

I remain -- Anon

Congratulations!

- Mike KB3EIA -