From: Black Unicorn <unicorn@schloss.li>
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 1996 10:58:28 +0800
To: "Declan B. McCullagh" <declan+@CMU.EDU>
Subject: Re: New crypto bill to be introduced
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On Sat, 30 Mar 1996, Declan B. McCullagh wrote:

> * Why would Jim Bell post anonymously? He writes:
> 
> > That is a silly conclusion.  The primary reason for anonymity with such 
> > postings is to avoid controversy being associated with one's name.  I, as 
> 
> No, the primary reason for anonymity is to avoid being *associated* with
> one's name. I know this may be attributing an undeserved sense of
> precedence, but perhaps Jim Bell has realized that his opinions are
> discarded out-of-hand by many on this list, so he posts anonymously to
> regain some credibility. A message from anonymous would also work nicely
> to reinforce his own position, allowing Jim Bell to claim additional
> allies.

It is a measure of desperation when resorting to completely anonymous 
postings creates an >increase< in reputation capital.

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