I already posted this on the DC board.

My mini of a visiting provider was removed because it violated one of  the rules for posting a mini: A mini must be posted under a real handle. This rule was created to give credibility to the mini before the alias rview is allowed. However, since we can now post reviews under our aliases, I fail to see why we can't post minis under our aliases as long as we have reviews under our aliases.  I have too many reviews under my real handle so I now review under my alias for local and visiting providers. When I travel, I still review under my real handle, but that is only three or four times a year. If I post a mini under my real handle to follow this rule, and then review under my alias, I would basically out myself. It seems to me TER should encourage people to post minis to help fellow hobbyists by allowing posting minis under aliases. 

A hobbyist needs 5 reviews in order to qualify to post a mini review, and I believe that same standard should apply to an alias posting a mini review.  

Obviously outing your alias isn't an option, and TER will be losing out on the review at the same time