There are many reasons why people do not use their real names and it appears that certain people seriously struggle to understand this fact, assuming in their own capacity that it can only mean that there is something wrong or dishonest.If you take the blinkers off for a minute and actually think about who may post on this forum other then those who can only understand business to be what they do every day. So lets now think about the type of person who needs to remain anonymous i.e.The Franchisee (who is often restricted by contract not to participate)The employed Manager who is controlled by superiors and fearful of his job.The other types of employee's who seek help but are already supposed to know about what they are asking and who’s mates are on here.Those people who are venturing into new fields of work but don’t want everyone else to know.Those who have come from large organisation and don’t want other ex work mates to know what they are up to.Two people from two companies competing for the same contract and need advice.Newbie who need help and don’t want to be embarrassed later especially after they have made mistakes.And lets not forget those who just want their privacy respected.There are many many more, however all of those types of people mentioned above have contributed to this forum both in the past and still do today. None are dishonest and most just choose to help. When you add it up these people probably outnumber all the rest especially the naive who just cant figure it out.Do you think any of these people will give you real names just because a handful of other people think they should. Cleaning Pros are still making that same mistake. (that name is so ironic).It’s a decision Admin needs to make, but if it becomes a rule then I will also have to take the same line as FOX.
but my frustration is that I will never get to know who you are , whether your'e a consumer , supplier , contractor , whateverer.