At 06:24 PM 8/29/97 -0400, Ed Price wrote: >My understanding is that current Listserv does not require a name which >opens a great opportunity for debate. If you insist on a name that is >your right. I'd write 'concealed' asking for one - don't be surprised if >you get a 'nom de plume' - and if there is no reply simply do a quiet del >of the concealed's ID. > In addition to the ANONYMOUS and the * that have already been described....you can always use a phony name. Yes, if you say you are "A Jerk" it may be correct. However, there is NEVER a way you can be sure someone has registered with their "Real Name" or anything approaching it. There are now a number of ISPs who have plans that do not require a credit card (they are either free like some well known ones, or ones that are based on prepayment with a card bought in stores). So, why worry about it? Are you sure who I am? dan Dan Lester [log in to unmask] In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Erasmus, 1534