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In the August, 2014 Rotarian Magazine, author S. A. Swanson has a very enlightening piece by this title on internet comments and behavior.

One quote, "When people use a different name online, they sometimes view their comments as separate from their 'real' selves. That falls under a broad category of behavior that psychologists call dissociation."

The article goes on with data and scientific studies that would pretty well explain some of the behavior we see here on the Fire.

You Rotarians, pay attention to your latest Rotarian Magazine and read this article. Would love to see your assessments and feedback. If there's a way to post a link to that article, please make it happen.

DF

I'm technically astute enough to know that there is no such thing as true anonymity on the internet. This is especially true when posting to a forum such as the Campfire for 13 years now. Big brother knows who I am...

So, about 11 or so years ago, when I realized that capt_e was kind of a butt, I gave up on my nickname, and started using my actual name. Since then, my online persona has become my "face to face" persona. Opinionated, sure. Total assh0le, not so much.

Scott