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DJI thought about this more last night as this issue was brought up on the GU Forum as well.
I think the content of the board would definately change if we all used first and last names.
There would be far less criticism to the downside of the business as people would fail to report counterfeit cards and fail to truly speak their mind in the defense of being threatened in some way. I know Leon (I believe it was Leon) who posted a while back that anyone can get his personal information on a Google search.
If Don Jones (fake name) makes a note of a crooked seller on ebay, Don Jones could find harm in some way as it is threatening that person's lively hood.
Also if Don Jones criticizes another dealer or company, Don Jones may be banned from bidding on their auctions or worse. It's a crazy world. You may see members of the kimpossible gang at the VBC Forum dinner looking for Wu-Tang revenge. It's crazy world out there.
Also, it's very easy to get around this system by simply creating a fake name. "I'm Don Jones and I'm about to go off on a rant about Mike Smith (fake name)".
I can see where this is a huge problem in other avenues but everyone uses this forum differently and it's a rather placid setting without any motives being placed of late. Some people may have no problem speaking their mind using their true name and others may find harm and feel insecure in the whole matter.
Another two cents...that makes four cents.
DJ