"My feelings as a Christian points me to my Lord and Savior as a
fighter.""Words build bridges into unexplored regions."
"The sportive, knightly battle awakens the best human characteristics.
It doesn't separate, but unites the combatants in understanding and
respect. He also helps to connect the countries in the spirit of peace.
That's why the Olympic Flame should never die."Certainly the name of the author has significance. Not knowing who made
the above statements renders them suspect.
Wha?!?!?! I think the statements are just as valid (or invalid) now as they would be if I knew the author.
Words can indeed be used to describe things that have never been seen. Debates (if not true battles with deadly weapons) can indeed grant better understanding and connection in shared expereince. I could see how sports could do this as well (but always seems to get messed up when money or national pride is tied to the outcome).
I do not need to know the name of the author for the comments to be valid. Not knowing the author, in no way makes them "suspect" to me.
That being said, though, I think that, as far as message boards are
concerned, the basis of taking identified message posters more seriously
than anonymous ones is largely due to the fact that many (though not
all) anonymous message posters are usually more rude and tend to rant.
Most aren't interested in actual debate, and would rather try to force
their views, (usually in an obnoxious way), on anyone who will listen.
The plain fact is that they are just taken less seriously.
So, ignore the posts based upon the content of their character, and not the color (or lack there of) of the signature. One can tell a post intended to be rude or to rant. One need not see a signature to know the purpose of a post.
Finally, if we use a signature sufficient to identify us to ME Games, then why must everyone on the board or list know our name? Is it not sufficient that they know who we are?
Signed,
George Washington
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