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Originally Posted by Indydealmaker
IMO forums should require the verified use of a poster's real name. Anonymous posts have no credibility and are a breeding ground for slander, libel, bullying and a leading cause of high blood pressure.
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I agree, in part. I feel that the board operators should have the verified true names and contact information of every person authorized to post on the board, but I would permit screen names.
Otherwise, some individual, angered by a perhaps unintentional slight, might seek out and physically confront another poster.
The real control of misuse of message boards is the responsibility of the Moderators. Lax moderation leads to abuse. Active moderation, with quick response to complaints will result in civil discourse.