Employers Use Google for Background Checks of Applicants

Pen Names are going to make a huge comeback very soon…

Could be, Scotty. As we both know, many people already use aliases online to express different points of view about which they are not proud and with which they do not want to be identified. I don’t see any reason to change names, unless someone is trying to cause a problem.Schools teach ways to conduct objective, diplomatic discussions by selecting neutral words and logic (terms that set aside biases and passions that incite or confront). I grew into adulthood during times of high national security problems, exemplified by several wars and the House UnAmerican Activities Committee era. I lived among people who held minority views. I’ve learned to know people who survived Nazi and other fascist occupations. Most people learned to speak freely, but prudently under those conditions. Yes, sometimes they spoke in code, but all language is code for something. I encourage people to use their given names to associate themselves with their posts. That makes online discussions reasonable and of more value for everyone’s consideration. Keep up the good work, Scotty.