Pseudonyms (was Re: [TriLUG] SCO Conference Call)

[Magnus Hedemark]

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On Tuesday 05 August 2003 23:35, Mike Johnson wrote:

> So, simply because 'Mike Johnson' looks like a more realistic name, I
> get more respect?  Or something?  

Well, I will certainly give your posts greater consideration than "Gnu Man" if 
for no other reason than:

1) There is a real name on the message, and not a pseudonym (though 
Thunderbear isn't the type to completely disregard a message based solely on 
the basis of anonymity or the use of a pseudonym).

2) I have met on a number of occasions the guy by the name of Mike Johnson who 
shows up at a lot of TriLUG events, and I've found him to be a well grounded 
geek who's opinions are usually based on real world experience and not 
necessarily just perusing Slashdot to sound geek chic.

3) The message I am replying to has a GPG signature on it.  The GPG signature 
belongs to a key that has been authenticated by a number of people that I 
trust to varying degrees.  I have been given great assurances through the use 
of this signature that the Mike Johnson that I've met in person on a number 
of occasions through the years is putting his community reputation out there 
when he makes a statement using his real name and well-authenticated GPG key.

After all that I might still think you're full of merde but you had the 
cajones to assert your true identity with your opinion and that deserves more 
respect and consideration than someone that I've never met who storms in here 
with a pseudonym making grand claims from a safe distance.
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