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[Amos]

The trouble with duplicity is that it becomes very difficult to maintain.

You will slip up eventually and tip your hand.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Amos

The trouble with duplicity is that it becomes very difficult to maintain.

You will slip up eventually and tip your hand.

Yes, your post remind me very much of someone that's been around for a long time - - !!!!!!

I could never get away with another identity for the exact reasons Maple Leaf has explained. I use the word "just" too much and I use the - - to separate my thoughts. It'd be a dead give away - just me - - know what I mean?

[Amos]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Yes, your post remind me very much of someone that's been around for a long time - - !!!!!!

I could never get away with another identity for the exact reasons Maple Leaf has explained. I use the word "just" too much and I use the - - to separate my thoughts. It'd be a dead give away - just me - - know what I mean?

I doubt if who I used to be is any great secret, and while I don't publicize it, I am not languishing in fear that I will be found out.

I am mildly amused that our fedora wearing hero has devoted so much energy to taking little pot shots at me behind his supposed subterfuge.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Amos

I doubt if who I used to be is any great secret, and while I don't publicize it, I am not languishing in fear that I will be found out.

I know - that's why I had the

[Maple Leaf]

Originally Posted by Amos

I doubt if who I used to be is any great secret, and while I don't publicize it, I am not languishing in fear that I will be found out.

I am mildly amused that our fedora wearing hero has devoted so much energy to taking little pot shots at me behind his supposed subterfuge.

I should clarify that I meant that " if Amos were to change his identity. . . ." Without being ignorant of the past, I wasn't making reference to any past identities. You have to admit that past changes have left the lady with a rather enigmatic user name.

[Amos]

Originally Posted by Maple Leaf

I should clarify that I meant that " if Amos were to change his identity. . . ." Without being ignorant of the past, I wasn't making reference to any past identities. You have to admit that past changes have left the lady with a rather enigmatic user name.

You do have a point.

[Maple Leaf]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Yes, your post remind me very much of someone that's been around for a long time - - !!!!!!

I could never get away with another identity for the exact reasons Maple Leaf has explained. I use the word "just" too much and I use the - - to separate my thoughts. It'd be a dead give away - just me - - know what I mean?

Actually your self-awareness might allow you to adopt another identity quite easily. You would know what characteristic phrases and practices to avoid.

You also have the advantage of impeccable posting: your spelling and diction are without flaw; and you are consistently respectful to people and points of view. Posters "buttons" and biases are a real clue to identity.

I find it interesting that you profess to speak with a southern accent. Your posts are so well written that you could pass for a Canadian.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Maple Leaf

Actually your self-awareness might allow you to adopt another identity quite easily. You would know what characteristic phrases and practices to avoid.

You also have the advantage of impeccable posting: your spelling and diction are without flaw; and you are consistently respectful to people and points of view. Posters "buttons" and biases are a real clue to identity.

I find it interesting that you profess to speak with a southern accent. Your posts are so well written that you could pass for a Canadian.

LOL - - - you just haven't caught some of my boo-boo's. I also have the advantage of being able to edit my posts forever. When I read something later I'll notice I've left out a word or two, so I just add them in - lol!

I assure you that I'm not Canadian - - however, I did visit Whistler once.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Yes, your post remind me very much of someone that's been around for a long time - - !!!!!!

I could never get away with another identity for the exact reasons Maple Leaf has explained. I use the word "just" too much and I use the - - to separate my thoughts. It'd be a dead give away - just me - - know what I mean?

I know! I have so many bad habits. Namely, using too many ....'s in my sentences, and prefacing nearly every statement with "I think" or "I don't think."

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I know! I have so many bad habits. Namely, using too many ....'s in my sentences, and prefacing nearly every statement with "I think" or "I don't think."

Well, that is just too weird - - I just don't understand why it's so hard to be different!