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<DIV><FONT size=4>Ted,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>We have been told by Fiat Lux the reasons why she/he wants to
post anonymously.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Two questions:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>1. Is he/she telling the truth?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>2. Does the syntax and composition of Fiat
Lux's postings seem disturbingly familiar (only slightly
disguised)?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>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.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><BR>Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)<BR><A
href="mailto:deco@moscow.com">deco@moscow.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=Tbertruss@aol.com
href="mailto:Tbertruss@aol.com">Tbertruss@aol.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=london@moscow.com
href="mailto:london@moscow.com">london@moscow.com</A> ; <A
title=m1e2y3e4@moscow.com
href="mailto:m1e2y3e4@moscow.com">m1e2y3e4@moscow.com</A> ; <A
title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</A> ; <A
title=thansen@moscow.com
href="mailto:thansen@moscow.com">thansen@moscow.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, February 06, 2005 6:46
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Vision2020] Re: Fiat
Lux</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2
FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10"><BR>Bill, Tom et. al.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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?<BR><BR>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?<BR><BR>Ted Moffett</FONT>
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