On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 6:12 PM, Pradeep Gowda <prad...@btbytes.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 7:43 AM, vid<v...@svaksha.com> wrote: > > hmm.... kindly define "real name"[0], "real identity" with respect to > > the online world. If the owner of <swtest...@gmail.com> had used > > "Manmohan Singh" or "Rita Rai" instead of "testing123 test", would you > > trust them more ? > > > > [0] i've been using a nick, for years and dont bother with the whois, > > the domain belongs to someone else :) > > While a name like "Manmohan Singh Ph.D(oxford econ)" may be treated > with suspicion, I see no problem > with a name like Rita Rai. I do not care for real names, as long as > the nick you use is acts as smart you are in real life. > What's in a name? Everything? Nothing? Irrelevant? > > > > The faq may be relevant for the developed nations which have much > > better infrastructure and resources than ours. IMPO, i find the faq > > rude, presumptuous and insensitive, especially when talking of a > > "community" (isnt that what linux, python, ruby, foo, foo-bar, is all > > about?) that wants to spread and exchange knowledge. > > The best thing about computers is there are no geographical boundaries. > I cannot and will not wait till somebody gives my country a > certificate saying "you are now a developed nation". Actually, I disagree. You might be right if you are trying to imply that there might be no *implied* regionalism in this context. However, several things, as in life, assume the properties of the person/place where it comes from, and several standards often indicate that. I do agree with you on the fact that when one posts on a forum not limited by geographic boundaries, one ought to try and adhere to certain basic principles that govern that forum. > > By your own argument, you should start talking with a "developing > nation" slant to show solidarity. > Obviously, you are not. What made you be better than that? A > privileged education, smart friends, patient mentors, > your own hard work and patience? > Right. All are factors no doubt. Which is why we are having this discussion I suppose :D > > My reply to the OP was in good faith, while assuming no incompetence > on the part of the poster in question, > while it was my first reaction to it too. I have interacted with > enough young Indian developers (just out of college etc) > to understand that for every `n` developers who write "plz help" there > are a `k` who go on to become very good. > While `k<<n`, I care enough to reduce the gap by sharing what I know. > Correct and good on both counts. You say your piece and back it up by the best references you can find. That > is > the accepted way of academia, industry and arts. > Actually, with the arts, that mightn't be always true ;) > > You may not agree with the reference I quote, but that's your prerogative. > You are free to do your own research on the topic and share your findings. > > By your own admission, you are trying to be borderline anonymous. > I recommend you to read the 1st reference on using real names, if you > haven't. > May be you wouldn't have replied the way you have if you had to put > your real name behind it. Names are irrelevant on the internet, so I agree with both of you in a certain way. Jayanth
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