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Gosh, I the to bore everyone with this (about pseudonyms)
Dr. joe 32 Reviews 896 reads
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But I can't help noticing that a large number of people us "pen names" when entering their opinion about really harmless subjects.  Why would one do this?  I have never used a fake name, why would one want to?
I noticed for example that people expressing opinions about the safety of medical records either used fake names or have never submitted a review.  Why?

RichPoorGuy230 reads

Without your last name or address, to anyone other than a Hooker you've seen, you're  another alias lost in obscurity, not the famous Joe I know.  
   
   Seriously, as a Dr. you surely have noticed, some people are shy when there is no need and other people never miss a chance to ignite  controversy, or another free turn to push  buttons.  

Posted By: Dr. joe
But I can't help noticing that a large number of people us "pen names" when entering their opinion about really harmless subjects.  Why would one do this?  I have never used a fake name, why would one want to?  
 I noticed for example that people expressing opinions about the safety of medical records either used fake names or have never submitted a review.  Why?

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BigPeterJohnson134 reads

so why did your companion rose become a call girl and write that diary?

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Dr Who revived146 reads

She's my favourite.  Maybe she'll be back

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BigPeterJohnson125 reads

you should know, you're the doctor lol!

of course she will, this is science fiction!  and i agree i loved clara.

although i had a friend who guest starred on grimm, but his character got killed in one episode.  he mentioned to the production staff that idea, hey, in science fiction, dead characters can come back?  and they said, no, not on grimm.  when you're dead, you're dead.  lol!

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Posted By: Dr. joe
But I can't help noticing that a large number of people us "pen names" when entering their opinion about really harmless subjects.  Why would one do this?  I have never used a fake name, why would one want to?  
 I noticed for example that people expressing opinions about the safety of medical records either used fake names or have never submitted a review.  Why?

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Dr. joe122 reads

We are all using aliases so why do people comment using further obfuscation?.  I have for more than a decade always been know by dr. joe, why would I ever enter a comment using another names since only my friends here and some lovely providers know who I really am.  It is like playing a character but afraid to be that character in front of others except when you review someone

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Posted By: Dr. joe
But I can't help noticing that a large number of people us "pen names" when entering their opinion about really harmless subjects.  Why would one do this?  I have never used a fake name, why would one want to?  
 I noticed for example that people expressing opinions about the safety of medical records either used fake names or have never submitted a review.  Why?
I have no problem with using them for reviews or posting something ultra-controversial. The real reason most use them is so they can have one persona is one thread and be somebody else in another thread.

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balljointnut122 reads

Go ahead and tell us your last name. Everybody here is already using an alias regardless. Unless of course they are dumb enough to use their real name. That makes me think of Mr. T "I pity the fool".

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Dr. joe96 reads

We are all under cover so why cover the cover?

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Afro-desiac127 reads

And do a search on this issue if you're really interested in it.  Because it's been discussed many times.  Bottom line: while it's true some aliases are used to flame and make mischief, there are many, many legitimate reasons to use an alias.  And broad-brush condemnation of them is simply ignorant.  Again, do a search.
And, as for handles being sacrosanct, are you aware there are people who have a whole host of handles tied to fake IP addresses?  They use these handles to make mischief as well.  The only difference between those handles and the aliases you scorn is you just don't know about them.
People who simply condemn aliases are simply showing their naivete.

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