Comments for The Buzz http://www.mix102thebuzz.com Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:05:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on What about people who hide behind anonymity when they write comments in the internet? by midcan5 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet/#comment-1530 midcan5 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:05:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet#comment-1530 There are a variety of reasons for anonymity on the Internet, among them are: you are working in corporate America and need to keep certain opinions personal. Let's face it we often don't share all our thoughts openly unless we are mad. Another reason may be to get a sense of some aspect of life you feel uncomfortable with about yourself and still want to discuss with another. Some get very angry and publishing personal information can lead to undesirable repercussions. Racism and hatred also get a open forum in which to be criticized and debated. Education comes in all forms and opinions need to be considered for just that.<br><b>References : </b><br> There are a variety of reasons for anonymity on the Internet, among them are: you are working in corporate America and need to keep certain opinions personal. Let’s face it we often don’t share all our thoughts openly unless we are mad. Another reason may be to get a sense of some aspect of life you feel uncomfortable with about yourself and still want to discuss with another. Some get very angry and publishing personal information can lead to undesirable repercussions. Racism and hatred also get a open forum in which to be criticized and debated. Education comes in all forms and opinions need to be considered for just that.
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]]> Comment on What about people who hide behind anonymity when they write comments in the internet? by spanner http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet/#comment-1529 spanner Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:18:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet#comment-1529 I think that people hide behind anonymity of the Internet for a variety of reasons, some positive and others much more suspect. Cowardice is very much a motive of some people, who engage in intentional malice when they go onto the Internet. If they are aware that their opinions are unpopular they may hesitate to use their real names. However, honesty has the potential to offend, and some people feel that they must use aliases for reasons of safety, knowing that many media outlets require them to submit their real names and place of residence even if they permit the use of a nickname. Other users, myself included, may feel that people are less likely to judge their opinions based on factors that ideally should be irrelevant, such as the gender, age, social class and educational level of the person. Discrimination in more than one direction can occur along these lines. I have used a nickname in submitting comments to a newspaper for the same reason. In this case, as on Yahoo! Answers, I did provide my real name to the outlet that printed it. Facebook, as you must be aware, requires users to use their real names. I once went on a local network on Facebook and almost immediately became carried away. Not only did I lash out about the local and regional health care system, but I became angry at a woman "visiting" the local site from another province. I also made fun of a local radio talk show host. After about ten days I withdrew from the network for safety reasons. I think that on Yahoo! Answers, the use of a nickname can be fun, and think one up can be an amusing and creative endeavour. Of course people can meet up with agreeable users and meet up with old acquaintances whether or not they use their real names. If they go by their real names, they stand an increased chance of reencountering someone with whom they would like once more to interact.<br><b>References : </b><br> I think that people hide behind anonymity of the Internet for a variety of reasons, some positive and others much more suspect. Cowardice is very much a motive of some people, who engage in intentional malice when they go onto the Internet. If they are aware that their opinions are unpopular they may hesitate to use their real names. However, honesty has the potential to offend, and some people feel that they must use aliases for reasons of safety, knowing that many media outlets require them to submit their real names and place of residence even if they permit the use of a nickname.

Other users, myself included, may feel that people are less likely to judge their opinions based on factors that ideally should be irrelevant, such as the gender, age, social class and educational level of the person. Discrimination in more than one direction can occur along these lines. I have used a nickname in submitting comments to a newspaper for the same reason. In this case, as on Yahoo! Answers, I did provide my real name to the outlet that printed it.

Facebook, as you must be aware, requires users to use their real names. I once went on a local network on Facebook and almost immediately became carried away. Not only did I lash out about the local and regional health care system, but I became angry at a woman "visiting" the local site from another province. I also made fun of a local radio talk show host. After about ten days I withdrew from the network for safety reasons.

I think that on Yahoo! Answers, the use of a nickname can be fun, and think one up can be an amusing and creative endeavour. Of course people can meet up with agreeable users and meet up with old acquaintances whether or not they use their real names. If they go by their real names, they stand an increased chance of reencountering someone with whom they would like once more to interact.
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]]> Comment on What about people who hide behind anonymity when they write comments in the internet? by Mystery S http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet/#comment-1528 Mystery S Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:01:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet#comment-1528 Anonymity is one of our few LAST PRECIOUS FREEDOMS in a world where total identification right down to DNA is being thrust down our throats as 'protection'. How many of the people who promote the demise of anonymity would be comfortable having all the world know their particular peccadilloes? It's always easier to point the accusing finger at somebody else and yet I'm fairly sure those same pointers would scream about privacy rights should those fingers turn toward them.<br><b>References : </b><br>You asked. Anonymity is one of our few LAST PRECIOUS FREEDOMS in a world where total identification right down to DNA is being thrust down our throats as ‘protection’.
How many of the people who promote the demise of anonymity would be comfortable having all the world know their particular peccadilloes? It’s always easier to point the accusing finger at somebody else and yet I’m fairly sure those same pointers would scream about privacy rights should those fingers turn toward them.
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]]> Comment on What about people who hide behind anonymity when they write comments in the internet? by Anthony P http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet/#comment-1527 Anthony P Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:42:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet#comment-1527 In a sense all of us who use this, or any other forum that purports anonymity are not as "anonymous" as we would think. Were we to say anything that required serious investigation, it would not take long before information in regards to our IP address, computer, et cetera would be used by authorities to disclose our identities. I think I understand what you are saying, however, and I agree. If a time came that I were required to defend or deny everything that I have said here or in other forums, I feel that I would not be ashamed to stick to my guns and back up all that I have said. I believe in being sincere and not using a veil of secrecy to live out a false version of one's self – some sort of technological doppelgänger. Though Anthony is my true forename, my reasons for not disclosing my full name have nothing to do with my philosophical or moral viewpoint. I have recently had a brush with identity theft. This is an unfortunate crime that targets many, and the Internet facilitates it in many respects. I think most people would be willing to attach their true name to their principles if other considerations were not a factor; their reasons for keeping their identity veiled might not have anything to do with said opinions.<br><b>References : </b><br> In a sense all of us who use this, or any other forum that purports anonymity are not as "anonymous" as we would think. Were we to say anything that required serious investigation, it would not take long before information in regards to our IP address, computer, et cetera would be used by authorities to disclose our identities. I think I understand what you are saying, however, and I agree. If a time came that I were required to defend or deny everything that I have said here or in other forums, I feel that I would not be ashamed to stick to my guns and back up all that I have said. I believe in being sincere and not using a veil of secrecy to live out a false version of one’s self – some sort of technological doppelgänger.

Though Anthony is my true forename, my reasons for not disclosing my full name have nothing to do with my philosophical or moral viewpoint. I have recently had a brush with identity theft. This is an unfortunate crime that targets many, and the Internet facilitates it in many respects. I think most people would be willing to attach their true name to their principles if other considerations were not a factor; their reasons for keeping their identity veiled might not have anything to do with said opinions.
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]]> Comment on What about people who hide behind anonymity when they write comments in the internet? by sean.thurston http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet/#comment-1526 sean.thurston Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:35:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet#comment-1526 dear Mr. Coelho... (Paulo) i agree. if people knew that their identity which is tied up with their name given from birth (or changed at a later date for various reasons... marriage etc) was being posted... they would be much more careful about the words that they choose to use... and they would respond with more respect, kindness, compassion for others and etc... proper adab (manners) is something that is taught... and that is something that i am working very hard on learning. [i fearlessly post my name and take refuge in God from the evils of myself as well as from the evils of others. (insha'Allah)] anonymity is the same as a mask... it allows the ego an opportunity to come out play... and it is full of mischief... this is a site that i am studying and find it be very good... (regarding nafs or ego). i will share it in the spirit of love if you feel like you would like to take the time to view it... (insha'Allah... and all praise is for God) http://www.sunnah.org/tasawwuf/jihad002.html i appreciate that you post your name... and i know that you are genuinely Paulo Coelho... the author of "The Alchemist" and other beloved books. it is nice that you take the time to share your thoughts here on this open forum... thank you. Alhumdulillah! love, sean thurston [La ilaha ill Allah... Subhana Allah wa bi hamdihi!]<br><b>References : </b><br> dear Mr. Coelho… (Paulo)

i agree. if people knew that their identity which is tied up with their name given from birth (or changed at a later date for various reasons… marriage etc) was being posted… they would be much more careful about the words that they choose to use… and they would respond with more respect, kindness, compassion for others and etc…

proper adab (manners) is something that is taught… and that is something that i am working very hard on learning. [i fearlessly post my name and take refuge in God from the evils of myself as well as from the evils of others. (insha'Allah)]

anonymity is the same as a mask… it allows the ego an opportunity to come out play… and it is full of mischief…

this is a site that i am studying and find it be very good… (regarding nafs or ego). i will share it in the spirit of love if you feel like you would like to take the time to view it… (insha’Allah… and all praise is for God)

http://www.sunnah.org/tasawwuf/jihad002.html

i appreciate that you post your name… and i know that you are genuinely Paulo Coelho… the author of "The Alchemist" and other beloved books. it is nice that you take the time to share your thoughts here on this open forum… thank you. Alhumdulillah!

love,
sean thurston
[La ilaha ill Allah... Subhana Allah wa bi hamdihi!]
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]]> Comment on Is it possible to buzz long hair in two minutes? by bananafish http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzz/is-it-possible-to-buzz-long-hair-in-two-minutes/#comment-1534 bananafish Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:18:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzz/is-it-possible-to-buzz-long-hair-in-two-minutes#comment-1534 It is definitely possible to buzz all your hair off in 2 minutes, but you need to use a clipper with a rotary motor-I would recommend an Oster 76 or Wahl Rapidfire. Clippers with magnetic driven motors (most Wahls and Conairs) are not powerful enough to cut through a full head of hair quickly. You should cut it dry. Wet hair bogs down clipper blades and will slow you down a lot. And if you want it almost bald, you should use a blade no larger than 000.<br><b>References : </b><br>Been buzzing and shaving my head for 20 years. It is definitely possible to buzz all your hair off in 2 minutes, but you need to use a clipper with a rotary motor-I would recommend an Oster 76 or Wahl Rapidfire. Clippers with magnetic driven motors (most Wahls and Conairs) are not powerful enough to cut through a full head of hair quickly. You should cut it dry. Wet hair bogs down clipper blades and will slow you down a lot. And if you want it almost bald, you should use a blade no larger than 000.
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]]> Comment on What about people who hide behind anonymity when they write comments in the internet? by Spindrift http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet/#comment-1525 Spindrift Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:58:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet#comment-1525 That depends on the content/context you have with the Internet; if you are involved in controversial topics then you would probably enjoy the anonymity; people who have talk shows or are otherwise known to the public know the inherent risks in that role, and they chose to be in that environment so they have to also assume the risks...here in Y/A people feel free to tell their personal stories and to ask personal questions so that means anonymity is a necessity. Of course there will be those who abuse this but that goes with the territory and if every one was forced to reveal their IDs, this entire site would shut down because no one would use it.<br><b>References : </b><br> That depends on the content/context you have with the Internet; if you are involved in controversial topics then you would probably enjoy the anonymity; people who have talk shows or are otherwise known to the public know the inherent risks in that role, and they chose to be in that environment so they have to also assume the risks…here in Y/A people feel free to tell their personal stories and to ask personal questions so that means anonymity is a necessity. Of course there will be those who abuse this but that goes with the territory and if every one was forced to reveal their IDs, this entire site would shut down because no one would use it.
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]]> Comment on Is it possible to buzz long hair in two minutes? by Steve http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzz/is-it-possible-to-buzz-long-hair-in-two-minutes/#comment-1533 Steve Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:52:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzz/is-it-possible-to-buzz-long-hair-in-two-minutes#comment-1533 It is definitely possible with a rotary clipper like an Oster 76. Happens fairly frequently at MCRD San Diego(Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, San Diego.) Home clippers and even a professional taper clipper like an Andis Master will probably bog down and mar your one time performance. I would not recommend this for a girl as the average rate of hair growth is only 1/8" per week. And the performance can only take place once. How about getting guys to be your performance subject with you the barber. There could be a very interesting setting or interesting costumes in which the guy was getting and the barber giving the butch haircut. Or be a barber buzzing one of the head mannequins used in barber/beauty schools. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Crew_cut#Clippers.2C_Blades_and_Guards Good Luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> It is definitely possible with a rotary clipper like an Oster 76. Happens fairly frequently at MCRD San Diego(Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, San Diego.) Home clippers and even a professional taper clipper like an Andis Master will probably bog down and mar your one time performance. I would not recommend this for a girl as the average rate of hair growth is only 1/8" per week. And the performance can only take place once. How about getting guys to be your performance subject with you the barber. There could be a very interesting setting or interesting costumes in which the guy was getting and the barber giving the butch haircut. Or be a barber buzzing one of the head mannequins used in barber/beauty schools.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Crew_cut#Clippers.2C_Blades_and_Guards
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]]> Comment on Is it possible to buzz long hair in two minutes? by Floridian http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzz/is-it-possible-to-buzz-long-hair-in-two-minutes/#comment-1532 Floridian Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:09:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzz/is-it-possible-to-buzz-long-hair-in-two-minutes#comment-1532 Yes it is possible but why would you want to do that? Keep your hair and do something else creative!<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes it is possible but why would you want to do that? Keep your hair and do something else creative!
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]]> Comment on What about people who hide behind anonymity when they write comments in the internet? by jerrys1960 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet/#comment-1524 jerrys1960 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:08:59 +0000 http://www.mix102thebuzz.com/buzzmachine/what-about-people-who-hide-behind-anonymity-when-they-write-comments-in-the-internet#comment-1524 I personally believe that there are times when being anonymous and being able to hide your real identity is an important ability to have. For instance, truthfully speaking out against some types of corruption, government leaders, business bosses, police or even groups that are oppressing the local population. Instances where if the “bad guys” know who is, trying to remove the dishonest from power, by publishing and telling the truth about them could have very sever consequences to the person which is publishing the information or speaking out against the oppressors. Consequences ranging from something as minor as the person loosing their job and not being able to get work anywhere else. To something that has happened on more than one occasion to people that stand up against, report and try to fight the corruption here in the Philippines … they have literally received a bullet in the back of the head (or some other “tragic accident” that shortened the person’s life). So, I do sincerely believe there are times for a person to be as anonymous and invisible as possible while trying to fight against some of the atrocities in the world around us. HOWEVER, for a person to simply hide their identity so that they can be insulting or make obnoxious comments for no reason other than they can. Such things only show the immaturity, lack of responsibility, and just general uncouthness of the person making the unfounded and uncalled for comments. It is no secret, if any one has read some of my comments on some topics; there are groups and organizations I have absolutely no love for. But as much as I despise some of the groups, I try not to let my comments be rude. Opinionated and forceful (perhaps overly so at times trying to make a point) but I try not to be rude or insulting. There is a difference. The problem is as I said at the very beginning, there are times where one has to have the anonymity in order to be effective (or to stay alive). However, as with anything, there is a level of personal responsibility that sadly many people ignore. For just because we CAN do something it does not mean we SHOULD. But sadly it seems these days many people believe that if they CAN do something it is OK. Rationalizing that doing whatever is only wrong if there is someone, some rule, law or something to stop them. Thus removing responsibility from themselves. I wonder how these same people that make the rude comments, insults, threats, etc. to people they really don’t know would feel if total strangers that know nothing about them started doing the same things to them? Oh well, as with any thing, there are people that are good and responsible with what they say and do, and then there are the “scum buckets” that ruin everything for the rest of us. I wish I had a good way to solve the problem, but for every freedom we have, there will always be some that will abuse it. Sadly often causing all of us to loose, including themselves though they often do not realize what they have done until it is too late. May Our Creator watch over you and your family.<br><b>References : </b><br> I personally believe that there are times when being anonymous and being able to hide your real identity is an important ability to have. For instance, truthfully speaking out against some types of corruption, government leaders, business bosses, police or even groups that are oppressing the local population. Instances where if the “bad guys” know who is, trying to remove the dishonest from power, by publishing and telling the truth about them could have very sever consequences to the person which is publishing the information or speaking out against the oppressors. Consequences ranging from something as minor as the person loosing their job and not being able to get work anywhere else. To something that has happened on more than one occasion to people that stand up against, report and try to fight the corruption here in the Philippines … they have literally received a bullet in the back of the head (or some other “tragic accident” that shortened the person’s life).

So, I do sincerely believe there are times for a person to be as anonymous and invisible as possible while trying to fight against some of the atrocities in the world around us.

HOWEVER, for a person to simply hide their identity so that they can be insulting or make obnoxious comments for no reason other than they can. Such things only show the immaturity, lack of responsibility, and just general uncouthness of the person making the unfounded and uncalled for comments.

It is no secret, if any one has read some of my comments on some topics; there are groups and organizations I have absolutely no love for. But as much as I despise some of the groups, I try not to let my comments be rude. Opinionated and forceful (perhaps overly so at times trying to make a point) but I try not to be rude or insulting. There is a difference.

The problem is as I said at the very beginning, there are times where one has to have the anonymity in order to be effective (or to stay alive). However, as with anything, there is a level of personal responsibility that sadly many people ignore.

For just because we CAN do something it does not mean we SHOULD.

But sadly it seems these days many people believe that if they CAN do something it is OK. Rationalizing that doing whatever is only wrong if there is someone, some rule, law or something to stop them. Thus removing responsibility from themselves.

I wonder how these same people that make the rude comments, insults, threats, etc. to people they really don’t know would feel if total strangers that know nothing about them started doing the same things to them?

Oh well, as with any thing, there are people that are good and responsible with what they say and do, and then there are the “scum buckets” that ruin everything for the rest of us.

I wish I had a good way to solve the problem, but for every freedom we have, there will always be some that will abuse it. Sadly often causing all of us to loose, including themselves though they often do not realize what they have done until it is too late.

May Our Creator watch over you and your family.
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