The forum is a bit moribund and self-congratulatory. But there are a number of posters who seem to be able to post under pseudonyms (planemike, Rod1, linspuk, colin330, Flyontrack etc etc), so it does seem a bit odd to make a rule for an individual
However the LAA is noticeably touchy about any criticism from members. They are fortunate in that the bulk of the membership are members who need a Permit and not by choice so they don't have to be that responsive to criticism.
robin..........
robin...........
Just for the record my full name ( Michael John BLAKE) does appear on my postings on the LAA forum. I have no problem with that: just feel that the "the powers that be" at the LAA should be a little more grown up and let people choose whether to use their own name or a "handle", after all we are adults.
One has the feeling that there is a group of folk in the LAA who are paranoid control freaks. As you say not too keen on hearing dissenting voices.
I hang around Prune and FlyPast forums where pseudonyms are the norm and have never really seen any major problems that cannot be overcome by some moderating where and when required. All and sundry can post on those forums whereas you have to be a member to post on the LAA website. Have to say the LAA website is pretty dull and not well supported.
Really, what do you have to contribute that requires a mask of secrecy?
bose-x,
Not really a matter of secrecy, just being allowed to choose, treated as adults.
Planemike............... (aka Michael J BLAKE )