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by immibis 1331 days ago
And how would I get from "bigshell" to your full name and company name?
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You wouldn't be able to, I don't really post anything on HN that would really tie back to my uneventful and unremarkable real life. I don't see what this has to do with the fact that if you Google someone you can find public records of them, and that you should be able to reproduce and share factual information.
Do you think everyone has a right to comment your full name and address below your comments?
Sure, print it in a book or on your blog, on a sign outside your house, or on a postcard, or with green eggs and ham.
Mind telling me what it is so I can utilize that right?
I'm on the internet writing from an anonymous HN account. I get to choose what you know about me. Obviously, I want to stay anonymous, so I'm not going to compromise my anonymity by telling you my address. If you find it, go post it to your blog or wherever you wish.

If I link a social media profile to my real name, or something that identifies me, that's my responsibility.

You said you had absolutely no problem with me exercising my right to post your real name and address here. I can't do that unless you tell me. The fact you don't want to tell me indicates that actually, you DO have a problem with me exercising that right.