Originally posted by bbinchi:
There have been some recent responses to some newbies' posts across FT that have sharply directed them to do a search or to see similar discussions in other forums without giving them the benefit of a link.
bbinchi, Response to newbies is tertiary to the two main points of this thread; that is, use of multiple handles and IP logging.
As for the fake ID issue, I agree that policing every post via IP logging does not make sense and, in fact, strikes me as scary. I don't favor the use of moderators either. Maybe it's because I have not been around FT all that long, or perhaps I am just naive, but I tend to take members' comments and their identities at face value.
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Perhaps others can find peace in adopting a similar strategy.
IP logging is simply a toggle in the UBB admin program. In other words, a bot process. To put it more plainly, it's a passive, behind-the-scenes action in the software rather than an active "policing" as you suggest. There should be no fear of it as long as participation is on the level. Logging is not actively monitored but can be referred to when necessary, such as when TOS has been violated or to identify violators.
I disagree with your assessment for the need for moderators and, yes, it is based on my long-term participation in the FT community. You are entitled to your evaluation of the trustworthiness of the other members here but IME several newcomers have proven unworthy of our trust, not to mention downright nasty in their behavior here. I'm not willing to acquiesce the integrity of the forum to them. FT means too much to me to not fight for it.
[This message has been edited by essxjay (edited 12-10-2000).]