Posted by BP/WV on 12/2/05 11:05pm
Msg #80065

Did a search and found a bp/wv imposter...

Could this be? I did a search on posts by me in the past and came up with message #54977 that I did not write and a few others. I know this for certain because I use (all caps) BP/WV AND would never write that crap.

How is this possible? I've been a member for a long time and have always used BP/WV.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/2/05 11:12pm
Msg #80068

Anyone can change their handle to whatever they want. I did this a month or so ago with Brenda/TX, changing my handle to look like hers and posted a message, then changed it back and responded to it. I looked like she and I were have a conversation.

Reply by Danny_FL on 12/3/05 7:38am
Msg #80080

That is just wrong in my book, humor aside.

Danny

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/3/05 9:42am
Msg #80107

It was done to prove the point that it is easy to be an impostor. I didn't do it mischievously.

Reply by DWSNC1 on 12/3/05 10:01am
Msg #80114

A very valid point, and a serious flaw in the board architecture along with the "anonymous" pseudo:
Synonyms: bearding, incog, incognito, innominate, nameless, pseudo, pseudonymous, secret, unacknowledged, unattested, unavowed, unclaimed, uncredited, undesignated, undisclosed, unidentified, unnamed, unsigned, unspecified

Antonyms: identified, known, named, showcased, spotlighted

The best thing for folks to do is totally ignore the anonymous posts.....trolls do not like to be ignored.

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/3/05 3:02pm
Msg #80152


Said St. PAW of Florida:

**Anyone can change their handle to whatever they want. I did this a month or so ago with Brenda/TX, changing my handle to look like hers and posted a message, then changed it back and responded to it. I looked like she and I were have a conversation.

It was done to prove the point that it is easy to be an impostor. I didn't do it mischievously.**

Ha ha. >>>I didn't do it mischievously<<<< Liar, liar pants on fire. Ha ha.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/3/05 3:10pm
Msg #80154

Okay, so a little bit of devilish came through. So whip me! (Please!!)

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/3/05 6:13pm
Msg #80164

LOL - that's great, Paul. n/m

Reply by DWSNC1 on 12/3/05 8:10am
Msg #80083

An username should be for one, and only one person, AND the anon veil should not be a feature. The overall board quality has decreased over the past few months IMO, primarily fed by the anons.

Reply by Anonymous on 12/3/05 8:30am
Msg #80084

Well, frankly, it's those that feel the need to trash those of us that prefer anonymous instead of a real name that have brought the board down. If all of you anti-anonymous whiners would not find it in yourself to be the board police maybe it would not matter who posted as what.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/3/05 8:52am
Msg #80090

Actually Anon, I'll have to agree with the other board members on this one. It's not that difficult to choose some random screen name and attach it to your posts. You could choose Suzy Q, just choose something! It IS rather annoying trying to keep up with the Anon postings and it looks like they are all talking to each other.

Everyone thinks I'm Anonymous. I really wish IP addresses were still being posted. Ugh.

Reply by Anonymous on 12/3/05 8:59am
Msg #80091

Wow, aren't you holier than thou, NM. Wasn't it you that was called down because of the anonymous posting? Remember, you were Anon1 and then you changed. Guess what, they still don't like you either.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/3/05 9:03am
Msg #80092

Seriously, log off. It's really annoying!! I can see what people mean now that I have been on the board for awhile.

Reply by Anonymous on 12/3/05 9:04am
Msg #80093

Truth Hurt? ----------- n.m.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/3/05 9:11am
Msg #80096

Re: Truth Hurt? ----------- n.m.

There is no truth to what you're saying. People think I'm posting as Anonymous and it's people like YOU who DO post as Anonymous who RUIN IT to be on here.

Reply by LilyMD on 12/3/05 9:13am
Msg #80100

Re: Both of you need to just go..........................n/m

Reply by BP/WV on 12/3/05 9:13am
Msg #80099

We tend to revisit this discussion of "anonymous" quite frequently, please see thread #74340. I think TitleGal hits the nail on the head with her comment

"In a community, or family, of NSA's it's important to be able to say..."oh, so-and-so has responded to my question and by their prior posts and identity they know what they're talking about - I trust their knowledge - so I can be confident that this is good information".

How do you know that any one of the Anonymous on the board isn't just pulling your chain for amusement purposes (as "anon by choice" said earlier...eg. the comment...oh, goodie...it's so easy to get the vet's riled up") For cryin out loud...who posts here to get someone "riled up"???? Anons do. For their own amusement."

That is exactly how I feel....I just dont trust anything an anons say.
And as far as hijacking handles.. thats just wrong in itself.

Reply by KBLedgard_CA on 12/3/05 9:06am
Msg #80094

Anon, is it too much to ask yourself and other anons to use your inits and state abbreviation? Heck, your inits might be a state code itself. You could be (hypothetically) Nancy Martinez for Colorado. Secondly, if you do not click the box next to "Add Link To My Profile" its almost impossible to find which person you are. For example, (since I am in California myself) if I tried, it would take forever to figure out which person is really Calinotary because he does not link his profile. Only people with nothing to do what make that effort. Just imagine how many zip codes are in a state, even one as small as RI. Personally, I don't even know what city CaliNotary is from. The same goes for everyone that does not add their profile. That said, are you the only person in the state you reside with those initials? Are you that unique?

As for those people using someone elses handle, I hope NotRot is looking into this matter. That is just flat out wrong.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/3/05 9:14am
Msg #80101

KB, your post was kinda confusing, are you referring to me or to Anon? Uhhh.........

I agree about I hope NotRot is looking into it because I'm tired of people thinking I'm ANON! I'm NOT!

Reply by KBLedgard_CA on 12/3/05 9:33am
Msg #80104

Hi NM, I using your handle as an example. However, looking at your handle, both NM & CO are state codes. They also can be a persons initials. NM can be Nancy Martinez...it also could a million other names. My point is that these anon's must think that their initials are unique to them only. All I am asking for (I can't speak for the other members) is name inits and state abbrev.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/3/05 9:36am
Msg #80106

Kyle, I see what you're saying now. The NM is my last name, Nielsen-Mayer and I live in Colorado. I do agree about the Anon thing, I get tired of it too especially when people think it's me who is posting as Anon. I knocked that off after I switched my screen name to NM_CO. I can't stand it either, I just don't voice my opinion about it too often.

Reply by KBLedgard_CA on 12/3/05 9:36am
Msg #80105

NM_CO Sorry About The Confusion. N/M

Reply by Beth/MD on 12/3/05 10:02am
Msg #80115

Re: NM_CO Sorry About The Confusion. N/M

this is the only form of Saturday morning entertainment all of you can find?

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/3/05 10:03am
Msg #80116

Here's my take on this whole "Anon"/anonymous thing. In order to build credibility with ones peers, everyone must be able to identify each other. This does not mean that we need to know your name, address, phone number, name of your first born, etc., just a means of positive identification. It doesn't make any difference if you use your whole name or some moniker, as long as we know (at least by reputation) who we're 'talking' with.

Since there are so many anonymous posters, and all too often the post contains nothing but flaming drivel, I often don't read them at all, even if a legitimate post is made. And I'm sure there are many others here who do the same.

Reply by Beth/MD on 12/3/05 10:05am
Msg #80117

Re: Well said........n/m

Reply by CarolynCO on 12/3/05 10:13pm
Msg #80179

Re: I hope you report it to Harry immediately

Unlike us who have no idea of who the Anons are, he can immediately tell who is posting what. That was the biggest downfall of KH -- at that time, IP addresses showed and he was impersoniating other members all the while using the same IP.