Bear in mind that what you post here is often picked up by Google and other search engines. Consider this when you discuss what you carry or keep, because even with an "alias" and "private messaging" your true identity can be discovered with minimal effort.

I choose to post "open" - as in my user name is my real name - Martin Focazio - but I advise anyone discussing anything that they'd rather not "broadcast" to consider the permanent record that's being built by this and most other forums.

This is not an invitation to debate the politics of this fact, it's a reaction to a set of posts I've seen in this section and others and a bit of advice from someone who has experienced the disturbing power of www.zabasearch.com, google.com and a9.com working together.