13-09-2022, 10:59 AM
I completely agree with Nick that it's nice to know who you are talking to, and at times I find pseudonyms off-putting.
However at the same time we must not lose sight of the fact that everyone in the world with a computer or smart 'phone can access these pages.
Like Charles I have a job and a contract that could put me in deep water if I were seen to express publicly some of the views I hold privately (certainly if my employer's name was linked).
I also fear members are sometimes incautious about displaying details of expensive cars and tools they own, perhaps not realising how easy it is for a modestly determined crook to follow the breadcrumbs and figure out where they live.
With my moniker I aim to strike a balance - easily recognisable to those who know me, a little less obvious to those outside looking in.
However at the same time we must not lose sight of the fact that everyone in the world with a computer or smart 'phone can access these pages.
Like Charles I have a job and a contract that could put me in deep water if I were seen to express publicly some of the views I hold privately (certainly if my employer's name was linked).
I also fear members are sometimes incautious about displaying details of expensive cars and tools they own, perhaps not realising how easy it is for a modestly determined crook to follow the breadcrumbs and figure out where they live.
With my moniker I aim to strike a balance - easily recognisable to those who know me, a little less obvious to those outside looking in.