Posted by Brio D Chimp on June 24, 2003, at 14:08:28
In reply to Re: observation from my clueless couch, posted by Sabina on June 24, 2003, at 0:16:51
I don't care who guesses my old name although I don't think I have any obligation to deny or confirm. I had hesitated to change it before because I thought it would be confusing but since it became apparent that it's happening all the time I went ahead. It's kind of like the rules (as I had mistakenly discerned them) had changed but at least it's out in the open now. And it's a good reminder to me that all is not as it seems. And that is a good thing for me-I was becoming too comfortable and forgot how very public and at the same time shadowy these places are. Since Dr Bob never deletes posts I think it also a good idea to change names if you accidentally post info that could identify you to some unknown lurker or acquaintance who happened on to it to prevent them from stalking you by google. I know that sounds a little paranoid but it does happen.
> It's strange for a newcomer like me to notice how many words are spent on speculation of posters' identities and agendas compared to actual socialising. Not a complaint, mind, just an observation. I'm gearing up to take away the veil and post an introduction on the next day my self esteem isn't on crutches.
poster:Brio D Chimp
thread:236053
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