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Originally Posted by BktBallRef
As far as you're concerned, I am BktBallRef.
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Originally Posted by AremRed
I don't need to know you personally to know your name ... you have made your Forum name-real name connection quite public ...
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Originally Posted by BktBallRef
I would appreciate it if you would refer to me as BktBallRef when addressing me in this forum.
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I agree with BktBallRef. As much as I truly admire those that post under their real names, some of us have been very strongly encouraged, under local, state, or international association social media guidelines, to remain anonymous on the internet. The internet is very powerful, and with a few clicks, many of us posting anonymously can be "outed" with a few simple cross references. I'm from Connecticut, I'm IAABO, and I've posted about a few of my articles being published. It wouldn't be to difficult to "out" me with just a few mouse clicks. Just because it can be done, and just because some of us have carelessly posted too much personal information, doesn't mean that it's right to "out" us. Also, to those Forum members that have reached out to me with private messages, that are usually answered with my real name, association affiliation, email address, home address, and home phone number, I would hope that they will continue to treat me anonymously when posting the Forum.