Posted by Dr. Bob on June 24, 2004, at 19:47:18
In reply to Re: Name changes, posted by justyourlaugh on June 23, 2004, at 22:10:16
> It just feels sorta uncomfortable to me to not know who I'm posting to. To me, it feels like they are hiding something...
I understand, but lots of people hide things, and I think being able to do so helps them feel comfortable here.
> If I wanted I clean start, I would just post, "Listen everyone, I was a dork, and I'm truly sorry. Let me start all over again with a new name. I am now going to call myself....."
I think that's preferable, but some people will be more forgiving than others...
> On the issue of not be allowed to delete a post that revealed too much, and possibly exposed your identity, well....that's just wrong.
>
> TofuEmmyI don't like to delete whole posts, but when people post something really identifying, like their real names, and then ask me to do something, I'll edit them.
> if a bad apple falls it will be seen sooner or later..
>
> jylI wouldn't call anyone a "bad apple" :-) but that's been my general philosophy, too.
Bob
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