I am very sorry that you've had this experience. It's understandable that you are upset. However, you are responsible for your postings. You decide what to post and what not to post. We all know that the internet is a public forum. Other people will read what you post. That's a primary function of messageboards -- to get feedback from others.
Our board rules state: "DO NOT post any information that you do not want public. Please respect the privacy of your spouse, family members and anyone else."
Your privacy on this board is protected to the extent that you follow this rule.
If you post using the same or similar display name on several boards, you are putting your own identity at risk. Even when the details of your posts are very similar to what you have posted elsewhere, it is possible for someone to figure out who you are.
