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DionJL

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Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« on: August 20, 2009, 02:51:27 PM »
A precedent setting case was tried recently, with Google being forced to reveal the e-mail address and therefore identity of an anonymous poster that was defaming a Model.

Read a bit about it HERE

I've always wondered why people hid behind their handles on forums like these. Where I work we sign/initial anything we do so that if there is a mistake we are the ones accountable. On the same token that is why I post using my real name.
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2009, 03:23:22 PM »
I have never hidden. Its pretty simple for authorities to get someone these days on the internet.
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2009, 04:55:30 PM »
JL???? That's a sweet last name :o
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2009, 06:00:12 PM »
Quote from: mattyo on August 20, 2009, 04:55:30 PM
JL???? That's a sweet last name :o

Or are you talking about me?? ;D
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2009, 07:03:18 PM »
Ha ;D. That's ironic aint it JL? I don't think I would use my first and last name on a forum. But this story just reminds us all that big bro is always watching and once you post something on the internet. its public forever.
Tight lines!
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2009, 07:08:18 PM »
Quote from: fisherforever on August 20, 2009, 04:35:54 PM
So Dion, how would i change my username to my real name, just tried and wasn't allowed. Thanks.

  Just ask Rodney to change it
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2009, 08:18:03 PM »
Yes. Ask Rodney to change your handle if you'd like. It wont change your account name but will change what shows up when you post.

JL are my initials.
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2009, 08:27:40 PM »
Anyone who thinks that there is any privacy on the Internet, doesn't know much about Internet.
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2009, 09:27:46 PM »
Yep, if you wish to have your forum handle changed, please email me at info@fishingwithrod.com

Nothing wrong with having a forum handle that is not your real name, as it is one of many fun features of discussion forums. You just need to conduct yourself in a respectfully manner when posting as if you were talking to someone in person. Most people follow this general rule, only a couple of people once in awhile choose to abuse the freedom.
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Re: Can't hid behind your handle anymore
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2009, 11:19:27 PM »
Or just be old, miserable and on the downward slide to that last gurgle like me and that shortfloater character. Then Rodney cuts you a lot of slack. ;D
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