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Old March 1st 05, 07:25 AM
Ian Johnston
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On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:58:15 UTC, "Pranus"
wrote:

: But publishing the name of a minor and where they hang out on the
: internet is not a good idea. Would you want the name of your child on
: the internet?

Why not? Suppose I make up a name: "Miranda Wilson", say, or
"Frederick Kuiper". Are all the parents of real Miranda Wilsons and
real Frederick Kuipers suddenly going to feel unsafe? Are there evil
people at this very moment naming wax dolls Miranda Wilson or
Frederick Kuiper prior to sticking pins in 'em?

Ian
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