[Vision2020] Re: Fiat Lux

[Art Deco]

Ted,

We have been told by Fiat Lux the reasons why she/he wants to post anonymously.

Two questions:

1.    Is he/she telling the truth?

2.    Does the syntax and composition of Fiat Lux's postings seem disturbingly familiar (only slightly disguised)?

At his point, Fiat Lux's posts have been fairly innocuous, so no harm done.  If the tenor or intent of those posts change abruptly or slowly over time, then it may be time to revisit the issue.  If an anonymous poster chooses to use non-controversial facts and presents arguments based on those facts, again no harm is done.  Its when questionable facts are unsigned or when cowards hide behind anonymity that regular posters get concerned.


Lets face it.  Almost everyone knows who Captain Kirker is, especially those that wish him harm.  The name "Captain Kirker" is witty, but there is nothing to lose now (despite the claim by one of his allies) by appending his real name to this and other signatures.

Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)
deco at moscow.com

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  Bill, Tom et. al.

  I'm left wondering what both of you really think about anonymous postings in the special case we have been discussing.  Your responses on this issue don't seem to be quite focused on the exact situation involved.

  What is your opinion on whether it is acceptable or not for someone who has very good reasons to hide their real name from the V2020 list serve to use a pseudonym when they join and post to V2020?  Do you think people in this situation we have been discussing, someone who is at risk of abuse and needs to keep their location secret, or perhaps a business owner who wishes to speak but fears financial consequences for an unpopular opinion, or even someone who fears negative consequences if they reveal their sexual orientation, should just not participate in V2020?  Or do you think there are justifiable exceptions to the informal rule that everyone on the V2020 list serve sign their posts with their real name?

  And Tom, am I to assume you reject the numerous anonymous postings from Captain Kirker, someone who I was told by a reliable source does have good reasons both to speak publicly on the issues he/she presents, and to keep their identify hidden?

  Ted Moffett 


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