Marc & Pete - interesting observation about signing the end of messages, isn't it? It certainly changes the tone of a message to put your name at the end of it. The government computer system I work with on the job identifies me as "S91-9863" and people are supposed to look in a directory if they want to know who I really I am. As far as I can tell, I am the only one of 700 employees who puts my name and phone number at the end of every message. I also try to add a touch of humor. I've learned that management does not appreciate either the name or the attempt at humor - it's much easier to control employees if you don't let them communicate with each other. They haven't stopped me, though.
-Joe Offer-