Motorbuys | Local Jobs |
 Homes |
Rental Property |
Coupons |
Garage Sales|
Classifieds | Worship | ShopNow
|
September 7, 2008, 9:30 am
|
Advertising |
Welcome to the new Jordannews.com, the home page of the Jordan Independent newspaper. Let us know what you think of the changes to the site.
Got a news tip? Email us, or call us at (952) 492-2224
|
Search |
User loginAdvertisingEmail Edition
Type in your email address and click "Subscribe" to receive our E-mail Edition in your inbox.
Add our RSS feed to your favorite service.
|
Hiding behind screen names is fair game online
November 7, 2007 - 12:24pm — Mathias Baden
Various users of this Web site have openly questioned other users about their identities. This kind of public criticism ought to stop. It is a commonly accepted practice with e-mail and the Internet to go by whatever name you so choose, even if it is not your legal name. If a user of this Web site would like to go by Fat Albert or Kathy Ghost Hunter, for examples, those names are fine. If you would rather go by your legal name or a name that you go by when you are not online, as I do, I would encourage that, as well. But each user may choose. No user of this Web site should feel pressured or be berated for using a screen name. The use of a screen name is allowed for two reasons: - One, it's fun. - Two, some people -- usually private people who prefer to stay out of the public eye -- feel more comfortable discussing important issues in public without their name attached. It is OK to post comments online, even if the comments are controversial, with a byline that employs the use of a screen name. What is not OK is to post comments that violate the user agreement. If you have a question about what you may or may not post online, feel free to call me, e-mail me, or stop by the office, 109 Rice St. S. Of course, if you choose the latter, you might have to identify yourself. |
BlogrollBlog fan? If you like to read blogs, this is our list of local blogs we read.
Buzz 4 Business
Newest Photo GalleryJordanNews updated gallery 'Photos available from the Sept. 4, 2008 Independent'
Latest Story Posts
Latest Blog Posts
Hot JobsUpcoming events
 
Who's new
Who's onlineThere are currently 0 users and 106 guests online.
Special PublicationsLooking for some more great reads? Check out the many special publications and features produced by this newspaper and our parent company, Southwest Newspapers.
They're in PDF format, so you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them. |
Advertising |
Delicious
Digg
Facebook
Google
Advertising
Our Other Sites
Newspapers
• The Chaska HeraldNews, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chaska, Minnesota.
• The Chanhassen Villager
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
• The Eden Prairie News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
• The Shakopee Valley News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Shakopee, Minnesota.
• The Jordan Independent
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Jordan, Minnesota.
• The Prior Lake American
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
• The Savage Pacer
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Savage, Minnesota.
• Victoria Town Square.com
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Victoria, Minnesota.
• Minnesota Reader.com
Links to news and community information gathered from dozens of Minnesota newspapers, open for comments, discussion and rating by readers.
Entertainment
• Let's Go! SouthwestArts, entertainment and "to do" information for the Minnepolis southwest suburbs includes extensive events calendar.
Churches
• Worship DirectoryChurches and worship services in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Community Guides
• Guide to Belle PlaineCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
• Guide to Carver and Cologne
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Carver and Cologne, Minnesota.
• Guide to Chanhassen
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
• Guide to Chaska
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chaska, Minnesota.
• Guide to Eden Prairie
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
• Guide to Excelsior
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Excelsior, Minnesota.
• Guide to Jordan
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Jordan, Minnesota.
• Guide to Prior Lake
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
• Guide to Savage
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Savage, Minnesota.
• Guide to Shakopee
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Shakopee, Minnesota.
• Guide to Victoria
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Victoria, Minnesota.
Classifieds
• Southwest Jobs NowJob listings and career opportunities in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
• Southwest Homes Now
Real estate listings and homes for sale in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
• Southwest Shop Now
Job listings, used items, garage sales, and everything you'd find in the classifieds. Items from the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
• Motorbuys.com
Shop online for a great selection of vehicles from Central Minnesota and the Southwest Metro Area.
Coupons
• SaverFreak, Minnesota's once-a-week super coupon deal.• Southwest Coupons Online
Printable coupons for deals and discounts from stores and service shops in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Matthias and others, Thanks...
Back to page topMatthias and others,
Thanks for the thoughts.I know that a name like LemonySnicket means nothing to most. I am not sure it is even a good representation of me. However, the need for anonymity in some cases is needed and in others not so much. I guess a person can have multiple personalities online. I can even ID myself if, I chose to do so. In some cases, I will. In some not so much.
I agree that some of the things are not very nice and some indeed are controversial. However, there is a way for people to vent. An example being St. Johns. Some of the people would not have the opportunity to even say anything in real time. Most of what I have seen is not bad or wrong. People get passionate about ideals and ideas. If someone really wanted to see me, I would not turn down the invitation. For now there are times when one needs to lurk or perhaps like some just watch the action. Not everyone is hiding. I just appreciate an outlet for some thoughts. We live in a town that is changing and with change comes a good deal of stress. Seems to me this allows a lot of people an outlet for words that they would have, otherwise, never said.
LemonySnicket
I agree totally with LS. If...
Back to page topI agree totally with LS. If it wasn't for anonymity, there probably wouldn't be as much exchange of ideas here online.
You certainly need to choose...
Back to page topYou certainly need to choose your words carefully when you don't use a different name. I hope Ray Sandey never catches on to me using his name and picture...
Yeah, ok I am kidding.