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lock
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Date Joined Jul 2004
Total Posts : 701

Posted 12/14/2004 5:51 AM (GMT -6)

Has it always been a practice on this discussion board for people to hide behind false names? Are we just always discussion subjects with the same people who are just changing their names? It seems that many of these are those who derail discussions by coming in and taking unnecessary shots and cuts at people and their beliefs.

His achievement are we, being created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God makes ready beforehand, that we should be walking in them.

The Russian Judge
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Date Joined Nov 2004
Total Posts : 7

Posted 12/14/2004 6:40 AM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by lock

Has it always been a practice on this discussion board for people to hide behind false names? Are we just always discussion subjects with the same people who are just changing their names? It seems that many of these are those who derail discussions by coming in and taking unnecessary shots and cuts at people and their beliefs.

lock: Mom! He's using a made up name!!!

Mom: So are you, "lock".

lock: Ah ma.....

The Russian Judge gives lock's hissy fit a really low score.

orphan child
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Date Joined Nov 2004
Total Posts : 68

Posted 12/14/2004 7:29 AM (GMT -6)

an attempt at a distraction away from lock's circular argument:

He believes because he's saved. And he believes he's saved.

round and around

illegitimate child (now orphaned) of Miss Manners (now deceased)

lock
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Date Joined Jul 2004
Total Posts : 701

Posted 12/14/2004 7:49 AM (GMT -6)

Is my post title really a false name? Do I not have personal information open for others to read my profile. How do your profiles look, Judge and Orphan?

His achievement are we, being created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God makes ready beforehand, that we should be walking in them.

lock
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Date Joined Jul 2004
Total Posts : 701

Posted 12/14/2004 7:51 AM (GMT -6)

You two swooping in to take shots has only brought more attention to the concern brought up in my original post.

His achievement are we, being created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God makes ready beforehand, that we should be walking in them.

1Heart
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Date Joined Feb 2004
Total Posts : 1128

Posted 12/14/2004 7:58 AM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by lock

You two swooping in to take shots has only brought more attention to the concern brought up in my original post.

Lock,

I've never expressed this before, and will probably be shot down because of it, but I've never understood the need to change names, and at times it has even appeared a bit deceptive to me. Can someone please extol to me the virtues of having more than one name on a board like this? I guess it goes against who I am, and what I believe as far as community and transparency, and character. I'm not judging anyone for doing this. I'm simply saying that I don't understand the purpose.

God Bless,

"Sometimes all we can do is go back to the character of God, and drop anchor there."

Tom
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Date Joined Jul 2001
Total Posts : 10353

Posted 12/14/2004 8:18 AM (GMT -6)

Me too Lock. As much as I like you and share your open view and all, your multiplying aliases is the one thing that's always bothered me. I can see having one alternative alias under certain circumstances. But you've got a wallet full of them and sometimes have conversations with yourself.

How 'bout being one person with one alias at all times?

Tom

rossfadeinout
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Date Joined Oct 2002
Total Posts : 428

Posted 12/14/2004 8:19 AM (GMT -6)

Well put Jo-Anne. I would like to see more people put a little more of themselves into the discussion board in order to give context to the discussions that we have here.

Filling out a little profile info is a good place to start.

Blessings,

Ross

"Let us remember how common the folly is of going from one faulty extreme into the opposite." -Thomas Reid

lock
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Date Joined Jul 2004
Total Posts : 701

Posted 12/15/2004 3:58 AM (GMT -6)

Thank you, Tom, Ross, and Jo-Anne. I had sensed that others were frustrated as well.

His achievement are we, being created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God makes ready beforehand, that we should be walking in them.

Laplace
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Date Joined Apr 2003
Total Posts : 138

Posted 12/15/2004 4:31 AM (GMT -6)

I believe as a whole we would be more careful with our words if we were all forced to use our real names.

"I say we blast the meatbag, Master" -HK-47, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Bubba
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Date Joined Nov 2004
Total Posts : 3

Posted 12/16/2004 7:23 PM (GMT -6)

I'm sure no one is going to believe me, but this really is my second post. I usually just read over my wife's shoulder and ask her my questions about OV. We have two accounts on the same computer so that I can do my own posts if I'm ever motivated. Anyway…

"Snitz Forums 2000" (the software this forum runs on) includes several features aimed at deterring username proliferation:

1. The forum can be set to require a unique email address for each user account. (this prevents you from registering more than once per email address.)

2. The forum can be set to require email validation before posting (good idea if #1 is enabled).

3. The forum can be set to require administrator approval before a new user can be added. (this one is really annoying because you can't post until the admin approves your account.)

4. The admin can view any user's initial and last used IP addresses (useful when trying to identify users who share their computer with a spouse who uses a different username on the forum.)

5. The admin or mod can view the IP address of any post in the forum (useful when trying to identify people with multiple personality disorders).

Forums are usually more fun if you can just trust people to be nice and don't need to have the security settings "turned to up to 11", but I'm available if the admin needs any help locking it down.

I really, honestly, truly, no-lie, I'm your brother mean it when I say the discussions on this forum have been and could continue to be a blessing to many people who have questions or challenges for the community.

- Bubba (my only online name)

spenlake
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Date Joined Jan 2004
Total Posts : 1050

Posted 12/19/2004 1:10 AM (GMT -6)

I agree with the concept that multiple names detracts from honest discussion. It seems weak to defend positions with multiple names as it is difficult for me at times to even understand what one "name" believes. I admit to inconsistencies, but at least they are visible to those I discuss, and my name remains consistent even if my ideas may be less so. It is very difficult to understand concepts when they are presented in Dr. Jeckel/Mr. Hyde fashion.

Guve me either Dr. Jeckel or Mr Hyde.

Spen Lake

Mayflower
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Date Joined Mar 2002
Total Posts : 445

Posted 12/19/2004 7:19 AM (GMT -6)

.
Spen wrote:

quote:
I admit to inconsistencies,
but at least they are visible to those I discuss, and my name remains consistent
even if my ideas may be less so.

Ah-h-h-h.
The Power of Transformation!
Approve

Blessings to you
and your family, Spen..

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