>Hmmm. You questioned his ethics, for using a phoney name.
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>Now you, on the other hand, will use a phoney name "when it is allowed".
>That's pretty wide open, doncha think?... I mean, do you really think web sites requiring registration "allow" such a thing. Wouldn't you say it's more along the lines of how can they stop you? Being unable to stop you doesn't mean that it's "allowed".

Actually, many forums use aliases, but require a valid email. It's not just allowed, but rather accepted as common practice. Preferred even.