[Vision2020] Re: Fiat Lux

[Bill London]

I would prefer that all postings to V2020 were signed with authentic names, but given the non-moderated nature of this list, that preference is ultimately irrelevant.
BL
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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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