You all are right. I have been inconsistent about enforcing the rule, but that is because I don’t have time to read everything. My enforcement of the first and last name rule is about as consistent as my reading of the comments.

I agree, DennyReader is less likely to get called out than ex-preacher. I’ve noticed that too.

He does not always enforce it. And, if I could be so bold, I think he is more likely to enforce it against those who disagree with him. Nevertheless, it was established some time ago as a rule, apparently before you were here. In my opinion, it made a significant improvement in the tone here. I’ll admit it makes me uncomfortable because I would prefer just a little bit of anonymity. This is the only blog I post at using my name and it is because of that rule. But it is amazing how much of an impact it has when your name is attached to a comment. In my opinion it does make a positive difference.

and I remember thinking: “Wow, these girls are pretty!”

This explains so much.

He’s been inconsistent about it though, sometimes ignoring it and randomly chiming in and putting it back into effect. I’d be the same way though. There’s no way he can consistently do it with his job and stuff. It’s good to remind people of it occasionally though.

And don’t feel bad, Denny started moderating all of my posts (regardless of the fact that I have my full name) around a year ago. Sometimes it’s more than a day before what I say shows up on the board. The sad thing is, I’m a Christian & you’re not! Oh well, goes to show ya how you reserve your harshest criticism and treatment for those whom are closest to you.

Does this policy now apply to everyone who posts here, or have I been singled out? If I have been singled out, could you explain why?

That was something akin to !gasp¡ Topical Sermon ¡gasp!

@Barry: Evil. I now have it stuck in my head. Sigh.