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From: ned@SCIRTP.UUCP (Ned Robie)
Newsgroups: net.news
Subject: Anonymous Postings
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Date: Fri, 16-Aug-85 19:41:37 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 16 19:41:37 1985
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Although anonymous posting is generally frowned upon (and is practically
impossible anyway), there are occasions when it is appropriate.
For instance:  personal information that would contribute to discussions
but could prove detrimental to the author if his/her identity is revealed.
E.g., admissions of minority sexual preferences and behavior,
admissions of health conditions that could jeopardize future employment
opportunities, admissions of drug use (especially illegal drugs),  admissions
of political stances that may offend current or future employers, etc.

One idea would be to provide a moderator that is SWORN TO SECRECY who would
accept personal mail from posters, strip the message of any information
that could identify the author, and forward the message to the appropriate
news group.

Obviously, many details will need to be worked out, so I would be interested
in how the net participants feel about this idea.  Does anyone have any
suggestions?

-- Ned Robie