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Question for the Anonymous

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CowTown

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Just curious, why don't more of you get a user name? You don't have to use your real name, but that way everyone can get to know you a little bit. Otherwise all anonymouses get bunched up into one person almost. It'd be better if you all separated into individuals.

FYI, you don't have to have a signature with a name at all, you also don't have to have a visible profile at all. You can be anonymous in that regard and for your peace of mind, but we would all be able to differentiate you from the pack.

Just a thought. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Faust

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People have said it's because they are never logged in. But with cookies enabled, and as long as you have normal security barriers on your system, I don't see why people always get logged out. I've always been logged in as me. Also I seriously don't think theres anything too embarassing for me to ask that I wouldn't want associated with my name. I'm a freak, but so what?
 
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CowTown

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I actually don't want my name coming up on google and being related to a CF forum, because my name is tied in with work. I know some of my clients google my name for quick reference to contact info and stuff. I've made sure that CF doesn't pop up next to my name because of that. And it doesn't since I'm not using my full name as the user name. I'm about 90% a closet-case when it comes to having CF. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
 
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Faust

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<blockquote>Quote<br><hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>MyNewfy</b></i><br>I actually don't want my name coming up on google and being related to a CF forum, because my name is tied in with work. I know some of my clients google my name for quick reference to contact info and stuff. I've made sure that CF doesn't pop up next to my name because of that. And it doesn't since I'm not using my full name as the user name. I'm about 90% a closet-case when it comes to having CF. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"><hr></blockquote>


Well that's an actual good excuse, but i'm refering to those who don't have a handle, and just stay as Anonymous forever. I selected my real name on here over one of my normal handles because I didn't plan on staying, and wanted what information I did share to have credibility. I never use my real name on forums.
 
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anonymous

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I belong to a couple of other groups, another is CF related the other ones aren't. The CF one pretty much has all my info on it, but it's a members only group and if conversations get out of hand, people can be banned or reprimanded.

One group I belong to is absolutely RUTHLESS -- I'll post on there once and awhile to get some information pertaining to work, current events, travel... but there are a couple of members if they disagree with you, have taken it upon themselves to dig up dirt on the other members and post it on the site, have contacted their employers if they feel the person is posting when they should be working, put personal info on the site -- where they live, work, etc. So until I get to know the site, I'm very very cautious about what I post.

I still end my posts with my name. Just a couple of times recently, topics have got a bit heated and I just don't know if I need to join yet another group. Liza
 
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anonymous

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I don't do the auto login only because I use computers that other people have access to, and am generally paranoid when it comes to auto logins (even on my own computer).

I guess for me, it's easier to reply anon than logging in and then having to find the right thread again to reply. I'll try to be better about that.
 
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julie

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The thing that many anonymous posters don't seem to realize/understand about this fourm is that even if they post an inappropriate comment as an "anonymous" poster versus a logged in person.... THEY CAN STILL BE BANNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't use my last name for anything CF related, it is my husbands request and since he is the one with CF... I respect his request. I still do use my REAL first name though. My profile also is not visible...just a choice I made.

Initially I was posting for about 6-8 months as an anonymous user and just signing my name-which worked for me. But then I couldn't participate in chat and I couldn't report inappropriate posts by others. Plus, I decided having another anonymous person, because there are approx. 45-60 signed on at any given time, was just kind of too much.

I do occasionally forget to log in, like if I use a different computer at work (in our medical office we have abou 60 computers) but once I notice it I come back and try to sign.

I think the anon. should be done away with. There really is no point to it, other than a new user who wants to maybe "test out" the waters. But even then, you can make up some crazy name, make up a last name or leave it blank.... regardless of whether you sign in or not, your IP address can be traced.
 
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Faust

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<blockquote>Quote<br><hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>Anonymous</b></i><br>I belong to a couple of other groups, another is CF related the other ones aren't. The CF one pretty much has all my info on it, but it's a members only group and if conversations get out of hand, people can be banned or reprimanded.



One group I belong to is absolutely RUTHLESS -- I'll post on there once and awhile to get some information pertaining to work, current events, travel... but there are a couple of members if they disagree with you, have taken it upon themselves to dig up dirt on the other members and post it on the site, have contacted their employers if they feel the person is posting when they should be working, put personal info on the site -- where they live, work, etc. So until I get to know the site, I'm very very cautious about what I post.



I still end my posts with my name. Just a couple of times recently, topics have got a bit heated and I just don't know if I need to join yet another group. Liza<hr></blockquote>


Heh sounds like a place I know rather well!
 
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anonymous

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I tried to get a real name, but for some reason it never worked. I'll try again, but I'm running out of akas.
-LisaV
 
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wallflower

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I guess I just don't see the big deal about anon posters. People who don't get user names are most likely not intending to stick around, and I'd rather get a really great comment or idea from someone passing through than to have missed that opportunity altogether.
 
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anonymous

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Fear, plain and simple. I am not yet quite ready to come to terms with my child's diagnosis. I know that it's real and that there is a lot of work ahead of us. Right now I am just dealing with the day to day changes in our lives. Denial won't get me anywhere. Hiding behind anonymous lets me feel life I am somehow hiding from CF. That might not make sense and I know that nothing will change his illness but anonymous is my security blanket. I hope you can understand.
 
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Emily65Roses

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We can understand. But like Kelly said, all the anonymouses kind of get lumped together. You don't have to tell us anything about yourself... but if you're posting, why not post under one name? Make it fake. Or make it "CFer parent X" or "Spiderman" or something weird. We won't know who you are, and that way you can still stand out as your own person here.

Oh and... you can be afraid and in denial until the cows come home, that's your decision and right as an adult. But don't make the child feel like he has to hide it too. If he isn't brought up to be ashamed of it, chances are he won't be.
 
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anonymous

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hi folks just joined well my first email just want 2say congratulation and the best of luck! chris jf<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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anonymous

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i have cf and just want 2say im 44yrs so any new parents out their affraid its understanable, but trust me it aint all bad take care and encourage your child to exercise reg it does wonders for me honestly. im just back from the gym, yes luck2 plays a part. be strong your child needs you love him or her cos they are perfect chris dunstable
 
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