Bob:

A time back, it was pointed out to me by some individual in this thread
that they could not value anything about me--without knowing my correct
identity... I accepted that... hell, I am even wrong on a quite
regular basis--that is a MUCH better reason for double-checking my
"opinion\view\belief\etc", or, just discarding it altogether...

.... but even those who promise me they are NEVER wrong, I always
check--so you will not find me taking offense to others checking...

I am here to have a spot of fun, I get on the airwaves to have a spot of
fun... I don't take life too seriously... I like to "play" with
antennas... it is a hobby with me... a practical knowledge is all I
seek--I doubt anyone will ever call me a guru--I just don't have that
great a devotion...

Warmest regards,
John

"Bob Bob" wrote in message
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Hi Reg

It is indeed very simple

Once you post to this NG it is publicly available to anyone and
anything that has an internet connection. Data about you can be
farmed, correlated and remarketed. If you have trouble believing that
do a Google on your callsign in NG's and see how many hits you get.

Even if one posts with a callsign (which I do) it is then easy to
cross reference that to a govt database containing home address etc
details. I dont have an issue with people not posting their callsigns
for this reason. If personal contact is needed it is very easy to ask
and I have never had a problem in doing so

Between me and the other experimnenter/hobbiests in this NG I have no
problem with my identity or pride thereof. It's the "dark unknowns"
grin I have the problem with.

Cheers Bob VK2YQA/WA5 Longview Texas (in 2 weeks anyway!)


Reg Edwards wrote:
Why do so few correspondents on newsgroups give their real names and
call signs?

Why the hidden secrets?

People should be proud of their call signs.

Or do radio amateurs suffer from inferiority complexes.

Back to SWR.
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Reg, G4FGQ