Yet another post not related to programming (I'll try to post something about programming soon).

A good rule of thumb:

Don't send anonymous messages; regard authors of anonymous letters as either ill-mannered or cowards.

Recently I received two letters (the first one is more a manifesto I guess...); both sent by a group of people dissatisfied with the way one of local organizations is governed. It's nice that those people care about our little society... but I believe those letters should be signed with real names, not with vague term "group of concerned people".

I understand there are some situations where protecting one's identity is necessary - eg. corporate whistleblowers or witnesses of some crimes (where criminals could get their revenge on them). But in case of local politics? In my opinion - no way. Similarly, not in discussion on the Internet. I believe (you might disagree with me) that if you have the courage to call other people idiots or morons then you should have the guts to show your real name. Assume some responsibility for what you write.

And yes, Anonymous, this includes you.

Post Scriptum:

OK, this is a kind of rant. I know. And I know that a couple of years ago I was posting on some messageboards with shortened nicks not containing my full name. Guess I qualified in "ill-mannered" crowd then.