One worry with a forum is its potential anonymity. When we are on an e-mail list, our e-mail address is exposed. This is really a false sense, since nowadays there are many options for free/anonymous e-mail. But imho, anonymity can be part of the problem in forum flames.
Looks like KBM (my new abbreviation for Keith/Brett/Mike) are looking to control that with the early moderation and all, but I think we should encourage folks to tell us who they are.
This can be easily accomplished with the Sig feature (someone can help Richard ). Folks can put their name and association to the University (you know, like UC fan since 1958). Just an idea. I don't think making this a "rule" would help, since it would be simple for folks to just create a false persona.
Thoughts?
Looks like KBM (my new abbreviation for Keith/Brett/Mike) are looking to control that with the early moderation and all, but I think we should encourage folks to tell us who they are.
This can be easily accomplished with the Sig feature (someone can help Richard ). Folks can put their name and association to the University (you know, like UC fan since 1958). Just an idea. I don't think making this a "rule" would help, since it would be simple for folks to just create a false persona.
Thoughts?
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