"pltrgyst" > wrote in message
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> On 4/29/13 10:23 AM, sf wrote:
>
>> I was hoping you'd notice that others here are not that rude and quit
>> on your own, but thank you for finally stopping. Too bad it takes
>> being whacked on the head with a 2 x 4 for you to get the idea....
>
> News flash: it is standard practice on not only USEnet, but discussion
> boards in general, for people to use others' real names -- particularly
> first names -- whenever they are known, whether or not the two people
> involved have a personal relationship.
>
> It would be considered rude or inconsiderate to post others' addresses,
> telephone numbers, or other personal information without permission, but
> that does not apply to names.
>
> The fact that you feel the need to hide your identity does not bind anyone
> else's posting behavior. If you want to hide, you need to do a better job
> of it.
>
> And yeah, I've been on USEnet and discussion groups in general for about
> as long as anyone around, back to early 300 baud dial-up BBS's. And in all
> those years, I've never before heard anyone bitch about their real first
> name being outed. You are a piece of work.
>
> {plonk}
>
> -- Larry

It is rude to use their real name if *they* are not using it. There's a
reason why they're not using it.