Question: Should any added moderators be anonymous?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussions' started by uncle janko, Sep 19, 2005.

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  1. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    Just wondered.
     
  2. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    No, moderators shouldn't be anonymous.
     
  3. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    Thanks, Ted.
    I am not proposing this; the question just occurred to me. J.
     
  4. JamesK

    JamesK New Member

    How do I know you are not an anonymous moderator? :p

    On the other hand, if you are an anonymous moderator, how can you prove it while remaining anonymous?

    (To all anonymous moderators: Please don't ban me :( )
     
  5. John Bear

    John Bear Senior Member

    I have mixed feelings on this. I would prefer no anonymity on this forum (when I did a poll here a year or two ago, most people responded that they would use their real names if required; only a few said no).

    But the real issue for me would be the potential for harrassment. We know how easy it is to get people's email address, phone numbers, street addresses, employers, and so on. The despicable things sent to George Gollin's wife and young daughter by diploma mill promoters are a clear reminder of this. Ditto for the harrassment of Rich Douglas' school.

    --John Bear, who has only had two
    serious death threats over the years,
    but that's two too many
     
  6. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    I agree that moderators should not be anonymous. Having mods with real names adds a level of credibility that is seriously lacking on most other DL boards.

    I've had my life threatened more times than I care to remember, but only once related to my activities here. What I said to that threat is what I've said to all the others;

    "I have a gun within my reach 24/7, so you better choose your spot very carefully". :cool:
     
  7. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    Thanks. Interesting discussion, now settled.
     
  8. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    The additional mods are great choices! As an inveterate poster, I couldn't be more pleased! When I was wondering who the third man was, I kept hoping it would be Jack. And it is.

    Happy Janko
     
  9. bullet

    bullet New Member

    my way is better

    Me, I usually tell people that run those lips to "lets fist fight." Those big mouths get might dry when those adrenal glands release catecolamines.....................and they see first hand that a load of scared knuckles are gonna be smacking those lips.

    Besides such filth that act "bad ass" over the phone, and the internet, and via e-mail, with (16) year old children, can surely muster up that big mouth when they see me at the door.

    Puro boludos..................



    :D
     
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