But I don't want you to know who I am!

scaeagles · 03-07-2006, 03:57 PM

New Jersey is proposing a law that would eliminate anonymity for those posting on message boards such as this.

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bi...00/1327_I1.HTM

"This bill would require an operator of any interactive computer service or an Internet service provider to establish, maintain and enforce a policy requiring an information content provider who posts messages on a public forum website either to be identified by legal name and address or to register a legal name and address with the operator or provider prior to posting messages on a public forum website."

Hmmm......I'm sure there has to be reasons, such as libelous postings in the public arena, but I don't like this. MBC would be knocking on my door with a truckload of small appliances!

tracilicious · 03-07-2006, 04:07 PM

I don't like it either. Sounds like an open invitation for stalkers.

Admit it, Scaeagles! It was you in IKEA!

You were probably shopping for small appliances to dump on MBC's doorstep.

innerSpaceman · 03-07-2006, 04:12 PM

Nope, would be the end of message boards.

Of course, if I have anything to say about it ... The LoT would flaunt any such unconstitutional regulation.

tracilicious · 03-07-2006, 04:32 PM

I don't see how a law New Jersey passed would affect us. We don't have anyone for NJ, do we?

Ghoulish Delight · 03-07-2006, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

I don't see how a law New Jersey passed would affect us. We don't have anyone for NJ, do we?

No, but if it's passed nad somehow holds up under court scrutiny, it's likely to be brought up in other states, if not federally.

scaeagles · 03-07-2006, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

Admit it, Scaeagles! It was you in IKEA!

I've never been in an IKEA, though I've driven by one along I-10 on the south side of the metro Phoenix area.

SacTown Chronic · 03-07-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Of course, if I have anything to say about it ... The LoT would flaunt any such unconstitutional regulation.

I love you, man.

Matterhorn Fan · 03-07-2006, 04:57 PM

They want people to be identified always by name and address?! As if.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-07-2006, 05:06 PM

Fck the government.

I thought this was a free country.

Matterhorn Fan · 03-07-2006, 05:12 PM

But New Jersey's different.

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	But I don't want you to know who I am! New Jersey is proposing a law that would eliminate anonymity for those posting on message boards such as this. http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bi...00/1327_I1.HTM "This bill would require an operator of any interactive computer service or an Internet service provider to establish, maintain and enforce a policy requiring an information content provider who posts messages on a public forum website either to be identified by legal name and address or to register a legal name and address with the operator or provider prior to posting messages on a public forum website." Hmmm......I'm sure there has to be reasons, such as libelous postings in the public arena, but I don't like this. MBC would be knocking on my door with a truckload of small appliances!
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I don't like it either. Sounds like an open invitation for stalkers. Admit it, Scaeagles! It was you in IKEA! You were probably shopping for small appliances to dump on MBC's doorstep. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Nope, would be the end of message boards. Of course, if I have anything to say about it ... The LoT would flaunt any such unconstitutional regulation.
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I don't see how a law New Jersey passed would affect us. We don't have anyone for NJ, do we? __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	They want people to be identified always by name and address?! As if.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Fck the government. I thought this was a free country. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	But New Jersey's different.
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