• Real Names Only?

    From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to All on Sat Apr 3 19:43:52 2021
    All sysops in Fidonet (and elsewhere) have an obligation
    to keep the real names of participants private.

    "So you reviewed my application and made a conscious decision to
    reject it on the basis that false details were provided. What were
    you thinking ? that someone would hand over their real name, date
    of birth, address and contact phone numbers - are you serious ?
    You should ask for their social security number too."
    ~MM (real name?) questioning sysop who rejected her access
    to his board due to incorrect information she provided to him
    as to who she is.

    There are good, solid reasons why a sysop would need to know
    who is, or wants to use his board. However, none of those reasons
    are applicable in regards to using one's real name in fidonet
    echoes.

    Use of a handle/alias is a protection that all participants have,
    or should have. Informing a sysop of one's own real name is an
    obligation, as sysops are responsible for all content on his/her
    board. Which is why sysops should indemnify their own board, as
    failure to do so can cause lots of legal problems.

    --Lee

    --
    You're fired, Donald!

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