Anonymity

[oldrider]

I would like to know why so many Posters on Forums go to such lengths to maintain "anonymity".

I may be a bit naive on this matter but I would like to know the reason.

I came on here to interact with other motorcyclists and there are some really interesting characters on this forum but how do you get to know each other if you don't know who where what why etc.

This is a genuine question. I will be interested to hear your replies, if any. :spudwave: Cheers, John.

[MadDuck]

You will always get a reply John. Just might not be what you expect :spudwave:

As for me I aint hiding.

[Gremlin]

you go on the rides. You meet them gradually, one by one, until you have dossiers on each and every one.

Then you sell to the highest bidder :devil2:

:innocent:

[MadDuck]

you go on the rides. You meet them gradually, one by one, until you have dossiers on each and every one.

Then you sell to the highest bidder :devil2:

:innocent:

LMFAO ...still waiting for you to turn up and help out at Frostys :hbd:

[Gremlin]

LMFAO ...still waiting for you to turn up and help out at Frostys :hbd:
I know, I offered advice in the beginning, I intended to come, then I saw the thread on Sunday afternoon... :weep:

You make it sound like there will be another?? Is there??

[Karma]

Good evening...

My name is Daniel, I'm part alcoholic, part neurotic, part sadistic bastard.

Ever wonder if there's some people you don't want to know? ;)

[MadDuck]

I know, I offered advice in the beginning, I intended to come, then I saw the thread on Sunday afternoon... :weep:

You make it sound like there will be another?? Is there??

Yeah well young fella dont offer advice unless you can carry it through...no more happenings at the Frostmans house. We done our worst

[John]

I am the d1nz. I just joined "driftcorp" they think i am like the coolest thing since like... weed... fuck?!

[MadDuck]

John ...fark off in the nicest possible way :sweatdrop

[John]

is that an offer or a possibility:banana:

[MadDuck]

hmmm a possibility

[John]

hmmm a possibility

I'll pm the details. :niceone:

[oldrider]

:kick: Well that says it all really. We certainly swim at the shallow end of the pool. Thanks for the replies, Cheers John.

[SpeedyGirl]

why hide??? the guys and gals that i have met from here are awesome...... some people don't know what they are missing :spudwave:

[Waylander]

If you're talking about peaple like me that don't have the town they live in on each post, does it matter? As long as they show up for rides every now and then lol.

It's the ones that no one ever sees on KB rides that you have to worry about...

[Ixion]

The most obvious reason for anonymity is that some (most ?) of us along the line admit to (or brag about) doing things that are not strictly legal. And sometimes make some pointed remarks about the constabulary. I don't have any concerns about the police members misusing such information. But the site is googleable (put you site nick into Google and see). So if people used their real names there would be at least some concern that some weasel at police HQ might tumble to it.

Also some folks have very nice bikes. Bikes that other dishonest people might like. Handy if you're such a dishonest person to know where to go looking.

[FROSTY]

Old--I think as ya get to meet the real people behind the persona they stop being hidden. There are those who are computer geeks-out to shit stir. and actually have never owned a bike--probably never will --they tend to fade away after a couple of months.
I suspect too that in certain cases when it comes time to put money where mouth is they know darn well they'd fall short.

[John]

I suspect too that in certain cases when it comes time to put money where mouth is they know darn well they'd fall short.

where putting the what in whos mouth now? :whistle:

[parsley]

The most obvious reason for anonymity is that some (most ?) of us along the line admit to (or brag about) doing things that are not strictly legal. And sometimes make some pointed remarks about the constabulary. I don't have any concerns about the police members misusing such information. But the site is googleable (put you site nick into Google and see). So if people used their real names there would be at least some concern that some weasel at police HQ might tumble to it.
Not particularly worried about being busted for illegal wrongdoings, but as a rule of thumb I don't put my personal information on the internet more than I can help it. Spam and identity theft are two of the many reasons!

I've been to a couple of KB events (not as many as I'd like) and hope to meet more people here, but I certainly don't hide my identity when I do!

Of course, none of you can ever know my secret identity... :dodge:

[babyB]

some of us just like to keep a low profile...im not one to put my personal life on the boards........would lov to b able to get out ther & catch up with/meet some new faces from here, but tis hard for me to get out & about specialy with the bike with my kids. (havent found a babysitter here yet)

[Mooch]

Oldrider ,
You may be lucky enough to live in a part of NZ where to don't need to lock your doors at night . However , I wouldn't be too trusting about posting to much personal information on an internet based bulletin board which can be read anywhere in the world. For example , if you put up your full name , date of birth and enough information about where you live then you could fall victim to ID thieft. I think another member has already had a credit card opened in their name and has had to deal with that. Just a thought.
For me , I gained the nickname mooch by a few motorcycle friends a number of years back , we tended to call each other by nick names rather than by first names hence I use mooch here. (I think mooch translates to couch patato )

[Storm]

My mate at work reckons mooching = bludging :bleh:
So what is it that you cadge off others then?:D

[Mooch]

My mate at work reckons mooching = bludging :bleh:
So what is it that you cadge off others then?:D

Might be guilty of having some store some gear while I'm over here. Can you bludge friendship ?

[Dafe]

Maybe they're undercover orrifices! or insurance spies!!!

[SixPackBack]

Some of the alter ego's provide extra entertainment for the KB crew, Zandalee is a good example of this [no it is not me!], she stands an excellent chance of being an alter ego, as does Fish. Alter ego's such as these provide an extra dimension not available outside of the internet and IMO the trick is not to take a them to seriously. Guess it is a bit like Porn, no one is making you watch it!:niceone:

[SARGE]

Some of the alter ego's provide extra entertainment for the KB crew, Zandalee is a good example of this [no it is not me!], she stands an excellent chance of being an alter ego, as does Fish. Alter ego's such as these provide an extra dimension not available outside of the internet and IMO the trick is not to take a them to seriously. Guess it is a bit like Porn, no one is making you watch it!:niceone:



ALTER EGO'S

- cant figure out if WINJA is the Ego or the Alter Ego.

- FISH - this one is a hard one.. def a KB Senior Member ( Spagathorpe Wheezehound gives it away to a degree..) i have it narrowed down to a few possibilities...

[Motu]

I am on a couple of trade sites that require full name and the name of your business and location,the international site (iATN) sees 90% US posts and they are happy to be open about themselves,the NZ site (MTA) sees no traffic at all,no one in this country is going to say anything contoversial where word spreads like wildfire and the all seeing eye swings in your direction.I value my privacy and seldom speak up in company....but I still think about what is being said - Motu is the thoughts of the quiet guy sitting in the corner.

[*sic]

you dont wanna know me...

im serious...


bad bad things happen to people i know..


haha

[Biff]

What Ixion and Mooch said - Google is a great friend, but too much personal info on the interweb can be dangerous.

[SARGE]

ive already got more than enough info on the interdweeeb about me than i like...


LINK (http://www.tv.com/dallas-barnett/person/200351/summary.html)

[oldrider]

Thanks for the replies to this thread.

I did say I am naive about these things and I have lived in a sheltered situation for the latter stages of my life.

I was disturbed by a thread on this forum regarding bike thefts. I had no idea just how bad things have become back in the city areas.

Likewise I wondered just what it was that made people seem so paranoid about security/privacy on these forums. I guess I have been quite gullible about it.

When I retired I swore I never wanted to see another computer again in my life but gradually I have begun to feel the isolation of my sheltered choice of place to live.

I have always had and loved riding motorbikes and missed the comradery associated with them. (I am a Ulysses club member)

I found the computer and the nett enabled me to reach out to other bikers such as on KB but it all seemed a bit too impersonal and anonymous at times and wondered why this had to be. :spudwhat:

Thank you for your help. Cheers John. :spudwave:

[froggyfrenchman]

i have nothing to hide, except those bodies and my moonshine still.
If you want to meet me, i have no worries.

I think many people are dubios bout revealing who they are untill they know more bout the site and whos on it, cant blame them for that

[Ixion]

ive already got more than enough info on the interdweeeb about me than i like...


LINK (http://www.tv.com/dallas-barnett/person/200351/summary.html)


hoh boy!

Did ya see the button down the bottom. Head "Tell the world what you think of Dallas Barnett. Write a review for this person.".

Oh man, talk about asking for it. Gotta go I've got some creative writing to do.

[vifferman]

ALTER EGO'S

- cant figure out if WINJA is the Ego or the Alter Ego.
All my KB login thingos are alter egos. Well, that's not strictly true. But they are all me.

[vifferman]

All my KB login thingos are alter egos. Well, that's not strictly true. But they are all me.
Im not. my God is not the same even.

[vifferman]

Im not. my God is not the same even.
shut your face, gote boy. You are so.
And your god is a crock.

[beelzebub]

shut your face, gote boy. You are so.
And your god is a crock.
Who are you calling a crock?
I have a specially uncomfortable pitchfork reserved for your arse. And it's been heating for a very long time over a slow-burning heathen. :devil2:

[SARGE]

hoh boy!

Did ya see the button down the bottom. Head "Tell the world what you think of Dallas Barnett. Write a review for this person.".

Oh man, talk about asking for it. Gotta go I've got some creative writing to do.



just please dont say anything about my small penis and old slow bike


i have a reputation to look after y'know

[Ixion]

just please dont say anything about my small penis and old slow bike


i have a reputation to look after y'know

Oh no,I was thinking something much more creative than that . Did you know that new Zealand has an international reputation for sex change operations ?

[SARGE]

Oh no,I was thinking something much more creative than that . Did you know that new Zealand has an international reputation for sex change operations ?



yea .. i did...



how'd yours work out?... still got the "dangely Beef Curtain" problem you were having a few months ago?

:dodge:

[Ixion]

yea .. i did...



how'd yours work out?... still got the "dangely Beef Curtain" problem you were having a few months ago?

:dodge:

No, it was amazing how big a roll they made when all rolled up.

[SARGE]

No, it was amazing how big a roll they made when all rolled up.



hahah ... funny fucker.. :devil2: