Re: Anonymity

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

Ruth makes some excellent points with the following statement:

>      I initially left this argument to others.  However, although it seems 
>      superficial and pretty tame, there is an unsettling issue.  One or two 
>      anonymous respondents on RADSAFE could potentially squelch the free 
>      and open discussions that make RADSAFE so worthwhile (and thank you 
>      Melissa, too).  One really does like to know to whom one is speaking.  
>      What if HPD is a journalist or runs a talk show?  What if he or she is 
>      related to, or a friend of, people who have made threatening phone 
>      calls to me (yes, it has happened)?

However, one should always be aware of what they say or write. If 
they don't want to be associated with the comments, then the person 
should just refrain from making the comment in the first place. This 
goes beyond anonymity, since anything that is written on Radsafe can 
be copied, forwarded, faxed and attached to an E-Mail. Best policy, 
if you are afraid of being quoted, don't put anything in print.

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