World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row

[Valmy]

For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums, it's really not that hard to track you here.

Then they will find out the shocking truth: BB rooted for the Flames for awhile.  That would end his political career right there.

[Martinus]

For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums, it's really not that hard to track you here.

Then they will find out the shocking truth: BB rooted for the Flames for awhile.  That would end his political career right there.

That's not the point - the point was to demonstrate that it would be relatively easy to track BB to here if you only knew him in real life.

And remember, they would be looking for anything they could spin into making him look bad. "The crown prosecutor shares sordid stories about his baby son wanting him to kiss his penis on a forum full of perverted Ann Frank furry porn afficionados." for example.

[The Brain]

BB is one of the quicker ones to figure out I reckon.

Yeah, we know his job, his employer, his place of residence and the name of his son.

You would be much harder to find. 

I'm an open book. I share, compulsively.

[Martinus]

Anyway, to answer Malthus, I'm perfectly satisfied with the fact I will never be going into politics - and Languish would be the last of my worries if I did. 

[Eddie Teach]

(it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal).

I don't think I've "liked" anything on Facebook, but if I did it would be a spur-of-the-moment thing, most likely because of some kind of promotion or something(like us and get free fake money!) I don't think having fewer likes gives them any greater significance.

[Martinus]

(it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal).

I don't think I've "liked" anything on Facebook, but if I did it would be a spur-of-the-moment thing, most likely because of some kind of promotion or something(like us and get free fake money!) I don't think having fewer likes gives them any greater significance.

Well it makes Paradox easier to find.

[Barrister]

For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums (your avatar is the flag of Alberta - again, it's not something a non-Albertan would choose), it's really not that hard to track you here.

Except my public profile says nothing about being a lawyer.  Plus my account at Paradox has been generally inactive for years and years - with no search function it would be really hard to link the two.  And I'm pretty sure I liked CK2 for some promotional thingy.

What I have tried to avoid is posting anything on here that would come up in a google search for my name, or anything else easily identifiable.

[Eddie Teach]

Yeah, but only if people bother to look. Considering 99% of the time that'd be a waste of time, most won't bother.

[Barrister]

For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums, it's really not that hard to track you here.

Then they will find out the shocking truth:

Please delete your post Valmy.  Nobody needs to know that.

[Martinus]

For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums (your avatar is the flag of Alberta - again, it's not something a non-Albertan would choose), it's really not that hard to track you here.

Except my public profile says nothing about being a lawyer.  Plus my account at Paradox has been generally inactive for years and years - with no search function it would be really hard to link the two.  And I'm pretty sure I liked CK2 for some promotional thingy.

What I have tried to avoid is posting anything on here that would come up in a google search for my name, or anything else easily identifiable.

I meant it more along the lines of someone who knows who you are searching for a dirt on you online. They would definitely check out your Facebook page.

[Barrister]

For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums (your avatar is the flag of Alberta - again, it's not something a non-Albertan would choose), it's really not that hard to track you here.

Except my public profile says nothing about being a lawyer.  Plus my account at Paradox has been generally inactive for years and years - with no search function it would be really hard to link the two.  And I'm pretty sure I liked CK2 for some promotional thingy.

What I have tried to avoid is posting anything on here that would come up in a google search for my name, or anything else easily identifiable.

I meant it more along the lines of someone who knows who you are searching for a dirt on you online. They would definitely check out your Facebook page.

Oh totally.  Which is why my FB page is so boring. 

[Eddie Teach]

Anyway, to answer Malthus, I'm perfectly satisfied with the fact I will never be going into politics - and Languish would be the last of my worries if I did. 

Europe will never accept a Polish ruler.

[Ed Anger]

I'd never vote for a WOW player either. Panda bears? Get a life nerds.

[garbon]

I'd never vote for a WOW player either. Panda bears? Get a life nerds.

[katmai]

So to my understanding I better be careful of hit squads if Beeb ever runs for office