On Anonymity, Moderated Fora, and Usenet

Dudley Henriques wrote in
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Michael wrote:


Demonstrably false. The most famous counter-example in the
rec.aviation hierarchy would be Robert L. Bass.

Michael

I don't agree. Bass was an unusual case, and I emphasize the word case
:-) Nobody said it's a perfect world out here. I'm simply making the
case that moderated forums are a viable alternative to the Usenet open
forum and for many people might be a better alternative.
I agree with you that it's a choice decision and must be made by
everyone based on their own personal views, and I respect your right
to disagree with me or anyone else.
For you and I, Usenet seems to work, but I can tell you from personal
experience, that the majority body count on bad posting and harassment
comes from those using a pseudonym on Usenet, Bass or no Bass! (is
that a question? :-)

He's still around, BTW. if you feel the need to push his buttons. He was
even more entertaining than Maxie!

Even got his own honorary group.
alt.fan.beavis-and-basshole


Bertie