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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

But there are enough Wacko Extremists out there that could screw with you if you made it easy for them. I have seen cases where people use on-line info in identity theft, to stalk other people (in real life and on-line) by assuming someone elses real name, open bank accounts and get credit cards, use the info from an on-line real name to have people fired from jobs because they did not like what they were posting. And if you have a professional job, they can use the info as leverage against you at work, whether you post from work or not. There is much more at stake than you think.

Facebook and MySpace has made the news on that level many times. I am sure we can all site examples.

We could all cite examples in the news. I do know of one person on the Cellar who did get in trouble with their work. It's always possible someone will find out where I work and contact my company about something I've posted. So be it. I have never identified myself with my company here and I've kept a clear division between work and home. If someone were to attempt to fabricate something, they can do that now anyway.

Freedom = Risk. It's always been that way.