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Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 2:40pm.

technical difficulties

FYI: Although I have a few things to add, I am not able to properly post comments at this time. I am getting, "Access Denied."

[okay! I just tried to post a comment but was denied again. both accounts, 'Bert' and 'Robert Whitlock' are affected.]

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Test comment.

Submitted by Ehver Green on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 2:55pm.

Test comment.

Wait, wait.

Submitted by Laurian on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 3:48pm.

Two accounts? Isn't that a no no?

Two Accounts

Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 3:58pm.

I don't know, is it?

Maybe it was an old no no...

Submitted by The Original Yoda on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:01pm.

....I thought I saw some such rule, too.

Two Accounts Rule

Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:46pm.

I guess I can see some reasons for this. Wouldn't want people to be confused. But I think I have been pretty straightforward about my identity. And since this blog allows people to register and post comments anonymously, I suppose it's not a big deal. Anyway. I am not using two accounts for nefarious purposes, like to dominate global politics or something like that.

...no effort to deceive here...

multiple accounts

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:51pm.

Comment policy says this bit: You may not have access to more than one identity at any time.

I guess best advise is to check with Rick.

I actually wrote that using

Submitted by Ehver Green on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 4:53pm.

I actually wrote that using the Boing-Boing policy as my basis. In fairness, the policy was a stop gap measure and never 'ratified' by the docents. Rick should rule on this one now, I agree.

Thanks Sarah

Submitted by Bert on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 5:22pm.

I'll check in with Rick about it.

As long as people identify who they are...

Submitted by Rick on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 5:55pm.

...I don't see a problem. If a second account were used to conceal someone's identity, that's when it's not ok.

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