I also found it deeply disturbing. The feeling of community that we have here is predicated on trust. Trust in each other and in each other's good feelings toward the community at large and the individuals in the community. Even though my name was not usurped, I still felt personally violated. I hope a way can be found to prevent this sort of thing without eliminating the openness which, I believe contributes greatly to the ambience of the Mudcat. Thank you Peter, for giving us a thread to discuss this and, I hope, deal with our own personal reactions to this most unfortunate incident.

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