[WikiEN-l] JoanB is DW

Thu Apr 17 16:15:21 UTC 2003

Fred Bauder wrote:

> "Real names" is a hard thing to enforce -- how could it be
>implemented?  I check everyone's id before giving out a password?  Not
>feasible.  We could require everyone to have a "real sounding name",
>but that's pretty obviously pointless.
>
>>--Jimbo
>>
>
>I have thought a bit about this. One way might be to (with their consent)
>make a collect phone call to them at the number they provide and delivery of
>mail with signature confirmation to the address they provide as well as
>reply to an email to the address they provide.
>
>This would be for a full account with all privileges. If there was some real
>or perceived need for anonymity this could still be provided privately.
>
Collect calls!  That seems like an effective technique for keeping new 
members away!

Ec