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why are so many of you not using your real names? do you think i should be concerned about using my name?

Mark:

I agree. You see someone bad mouth a product or service anonymously. I really wonder if someone is serious why they register without any information. For all we know this person could be a competitor of the product they are trashing. I guess I don't understand why there is a registration procedure if people are allowed to proceed without entering any meaningful information.



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Frank Burrows
Automotive Business Solutions
frank@autobusiness.org

Mark,
One of the advantages of the internet has typically been the ability to "make a statement" but to make it anonymously. If I am discussing innocuous issues, such as music or sports, I find that valuable. In this forum people are making statements that can have a negative affect on our fellow Parts Managers careers. We are offering advice here based on our previous experiences, I back my advice up with my experience and my name. There have been issues that I have brought up with my superiors, that I have relied on this board for guidance and support, and I must admit I feel much better doing this when I am fully comfortable about who is offering the guidance and support. Honestly, if you are trying to make a point with your boss, wouldnt you rather show your boss a posting by someone named Mark Vandersteeg then say someone named the psicodelic (my normal screen name) or some other silly screen name.

Gerry Laughlin

even your replies sound more intelligent and professional than the average that i see posted here. thanks for your responses!!!
i believe i will continue to use my name.