By the same token, why is it necessary for someone to
give their real identity? 

Given that there are some risks inherent for many
people, self-employed or not, what should matter is
the quality of their posts, not their identity. Some
people are more likely to share really interesting
information if they don't have to reveal who they are
or why they know.

People choose to not reveal their identity for reasons
other than nefarious. In today's very small, very
crowded world, it is smart to control your own
personal information.

Eric

--- Wouter van Ooijen <wouter@voti.nl> wrote:
> > I think that at least 80% of the piclist
> membership are employed by 
> > someone other than themselves.
> 
> Yes, me too (50%).
> 
> > Try to put yourself in their position, 
> > knowing that the list is archived on the internet,
> which means 
> > essentially forever. Then, if you still want real
> identities, ask.
> 
> Out of interest: why would it be important whether
> someone is
> self-employed or not?
> 
> Wouter van Ooijen
> 
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