Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:16:10 -0400
From: “John R Dykers
Subject: anonymity
Having written for a statewide publication under a pseudonym, I recognize the tradeoffs involved with signing our posts with our real names.
The difference seems to be that an “argument” is intended to be “won” and a discussion in intended to lead to a new synthesis. There is a different tone.
Sometimes we are so busy being opinionated we neglect to be thoughtful.
Learning is difficult because it means giving up some of what we formerly believed to be true.But learning is also fun, and I am so thankful for the thoughtful chatlisters who have added so much to my learning.
John Dykers