<dmandl@shearson.com> David Mandl writes - DM> Yup, there are dozens of reasons to want anonymity. This DM> should be completely obvious to anyone moving in cypherpunk DM> circles--or alt.sex circles, where, amazingly, some DM> well-respected sexosophists actually spoke out against anonymous DM> posting recently. No offense intended, but anyone who can't think DM> of situations where anonymity is essential should get out more. DM> Any first grader can list dozens of places where even mild DM> blasphemy will get you locked up for a long time. [Begin Zerowork DM> tangent] And even if you think the U.S. isn't one of them (which DM> it is), keep in mind that most workplaces are effectively stalinist DM> dictatorships, and bosses may not be thrilled about having their DM> employees discuss crypto anarchy, the overthrow of governments, or DM> S & M on the net. Point taken, however there will be those who will argue that, "S & M has no business being discussed on the net in the first place." Not exactly my sentiment, but you know the spiel. That type of "Stalinist dictatorship" mentality inherently exists in every nook and cranny of society, including the nets. My original post was not issued as a challenge, but merely a question to gauge some of the responses and justifications I hoped to receive. ;-) Cheers. Paul Ferguson | Network Integration Consultant | "All of life's answers are Alexandria, Virginia USA | on TV." fergp@sytex.com (Internet) | -- Homer Simpson sytex.com!fergp (UUNet) | 1:109/229 (FidoNet) | PGP public encryption key available upon request.