The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #30824   Message #400267
Posted By: McGrath of Harlow
17-Feb-01 - 02:50 PM
Thread Name: BS: Anonymity
Subject: RE: BS: Anonymity
I'm still at a loss - I can quite understand not wanting to be tied in with the other things you've said on other threads. But I can't see the reason not to have what you could call a "thread pseudonym", a use-and-throw away name just for the thread, to make it easier for people to respond without misunderstanding.

I mean, it can get confusing already, even with names. A post annoys someone, and they draft a cutting response and post it. But in the meantime some innocent third-party has posted some inoffensive musing - and the next time they look, there's this angry reply that appears to be tearing them limb from limb, but is actually intended for some nameless person further up the thread.