Anonymous Part II

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Originally posted by Baseballdad1228:
The problem with anonymity is that it can be a shield for those who aim to be hurtful for their own byzantine reasons.

So it can potentially be misused. So what? A rolling pin can be used to murder someone. Should we ban rolling pins? Sit around and criticize them as a whole, because of the possibility of misuse? Again, faulty logic.

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Originally posted by Baseballdad1228:
However, your anonymity is shared with people who blast young players, coaches and programs and do harm from the safety of their keyboard with only a screen name as a persona.

Some who openly publish their identities "blast young players, coaches and programs and do harm". So where is your blanket criticism of those who are not anonymous? Again, faulty logic at play here.

And you don't do "disrespect" or "condescending"? After your liberal use of the various forms of "cowardice"? Please....

You have shown substantial disrespect to many valuable contributors on this board who choose to remain anonymous. And with that I take issue.

I offer you the last word.

BB1228, I see where you are coming from, however, as has been mentioned before, there are great benefits to posters being anonymous. Those same poster do also contribute to the board. I doubt this board would exist if everyone had to log in with real names. To make everyone known just to flush out the occasional troublemaker would do more harm than good to the site.

I think everyone agrees it is cowardly to hide behind a screen name and take shots at others.
I also think to call all anonymous posters cowards including the ones who make respectable, genuine post is WAY OFF BASE!

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by 1228: The problem with anonymity is that it can be a shield for those who aim to be hurtful for their own byzantine reasons. You say that anonymity protects others from being hurt by others reacting to your posts. I understand that. However, your anonymity is shared with people who blast young players, coaches and programs and do harm from the safety of their keyboard with only a screen name as a persona

I see Tex's point and only very, very rarely see any of the above problems on hsbbweb - bashing young players etc

yes if one visits trashy message boards ya get what you get ... what does that have to do with hsbbweb??

not sure why a name would lend more or less credibility to one's comments, as both bbd1228 & M Murray Sr are just labels of an unknown (by me) guy

If I met you on the street and I was unsure of your reason for wanting to know who I am, I might give you an alias. Those have been around since the days of Jesse James. I equate the logic to the military: Some have Top Secret, some have Secret clearance. It's based on your need to know. If I feel you need to know who I am, I'll tell you. Otherwise, I'll borrow words from Coach May.

ya saying you're not really Bum?

Bee, now that's funny.

Bums real name?

Darrill Lick.
EH

theEH's real name is:

Theodore Eh.

But he shortens his name up a bit for the sake of conserving bandwidth.

Bee, my real name is Bum Bill. My son is Bum, Jr. If my son met your daughter, and they hit it off, he'd be willing to assume your family's surname. He'd be

Bum Bill Bee.

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Posted November 17, 2007 03:37 PM Hide Post
Bee, my real name is Bum Bill. My son is Bum, Jr. If my son met your daughter, and they hit it off, he'd be willing to assume your family's surname. He'd be

Bum Bill Bee.

Forget the baseball, this is why I come to HSBBWEB.
Absolutely Hilarious!

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theEH's real name is: Theodore Eh.

I had him figured for a Canadian living on the left coast .. eh?

My middle name is Whatha

Theo Whatha Eh goin on here.
EH

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference

Plus, I'd complain, but who would listen?

Texan, my last word is this - even a deadly rolling pin doesn't type anonymous messages on forums. It must be implemented by someone - in your scenario - with harmful intentions. No flawed logic. Your analogy is simply ridiculous.

It's not disrespectful to believe people who voice opinions who refuse to disclose their identities are cowardly. It's my opinion based on their actions. I believe that if you say something - anything - then have the courage to stand with it, or don't say it at all. I accept that some, like BB1, feel that they have reasons for anonymity. I respect that. I just do things differently. You know who I am. I don't know who you are. I'm also OK with that. You can stay as Texan, safely clicking on your keypad without anyone knowing who you are.

Bee, the things about BB1228 is that you cannot find it in a telephone book. I'm listed to all and will answer the telephone when someone calls, or give my telehone number if someone wants to have a discussion. While I'm anonymous to those who keep me that way, I'm also transparent and welcome a call from whomever would wish to discuss anything I say. I'll post who I am, where I live and how to reach me. I write what I think and will take what comes with it.

As I said, I have no great need to discover who anyone is or lead a crusade to ban anonymous posts. I didn't initiate this thread. I just gave my opinion. No one has to agree with me. I'm quite comfortable with that.

Every player stands upon his own performance of his abilities to match up and compete using their own skills that show their level of perfection of the 5 tools.

I view this site for information and express my own opinion. My son is a reflection of his own baseball experiences, and has his own opinions.

It always amazes me that people want to be treated as individuals themselves with their own identity, but turn around and say something stupid like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Like as if ball players would even listen to their dads after they reach a certain level.

But it does hold true that some people will use anything they can to get a leg up on their competition...isn't that what has created the steroids scandal in baseball.

That's the reason why IMO its better to remain anonomous. JMO