PUBLISHING FULL NAMES ON THE INTERNET
One of the
issues that came up during the Barcelona Cruise was an
increasing concern about publishing people's full names on
the Passenger List. One person cited the example that a
nosy neighbor kept tabs on her whereabouts by checking this
list, information that was really none of the neighbor's
business.
My attitude is to "do no evil". If people think
listing full names is a problem, then let
them speak up. If anyone wishes to comment on this
issue, I would be curious to know your opinion (privacy
assured). For example, now that the trip is over, is there
any harm in publishing the full names on the SSQQ Passenger
List? Should I include the full
names in this story? Or should I use the first name and one
initial? Or do you think sticking to first names only is the
right road to take?
(Rick
Archer's Note: It has been a month since I asked these
questions. I have not received one comment. Not one. That
tells me this is not a burning issue. Still, I think from
now we will go with first names until the trip is over.
After the trip is over, I will post last names as well
unless someone specifically asks me not to.)