Interesting thread. Count me in the group (which seems to be very few) that think people should remain anonymous.
I agree with the point that if you're in a heated discussion with someone and you find out their name, then what? Why do you need that info?
It also seems to me that if the mods give out people's private info, they could be liable if someone does go postal. Dumb policy if you ask me.
That being said, I don't have a problem with the board owner knowing who his "customers" are, and moderating the board accordingly. It makes no sense that the personal information needs to be shared beyond that.
What's funny though is that SCT has precipitated this discussion. He's been banned from several sites as a troll, including some alts. You'd think he'd be smart enough to realize that some people here are also on other boards. Guess not.
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