anonymity online, but I can also understand his point. While I do try to behave myself within reason online, I'll admit that sometimes I do say things that I wouldn't say otherwise. To be fair to politicians and other public figures, I guess there is a point that if someone slanders them online, at least have the courtesy to let them know who you are. On the other hand, they can still defend themselves even if you are anonymous; it just undermines your position should you choose to remain anonymous. I would rather we remain anonymous, but I can also see his point too. Quote: Originally Posted by TenPenny Why does the government have a role to play in on line discourse. Are they going to send government inspectors to every house party, to take names and supervise discussions? This guy is a complete wanker. Now that's a goo point. If we think of these forums as strinctly informal, which they are, then they really needn't be so supervised short of online stalking, etc. Niflmir Free Thinker +3 #4 Re: CONservative MP Wants to know who you are 3 weeks ago Quote: Originally Posted by tay Parliament should look into how to raise the level of online discourse by making anonymous commenters identify themselves, according to Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro. ?While I believe firmly that the right to free speech must be strongly defended and protected, I also believe it should be backed up by the common decency to