It has always puzzled me: "Why do some of my favorite BCN forumites choose to use a fictitious name?"

When a person is willing to accept credit for his statements, I feel this person is more likely to speak responsibly. But if he or she chooses a fictitious name, I wonder.

I would especially like to hear from those of you who are using a "handle" rather than your real name or identifiable initials.

Just Fred