Hello Admin,We enjoy the polls here very much, but there are times when I would like to conduct more extensive scientific research (with community participation) in the OT.Due to the nature of the subjects, some people might like to participate, but not openly, even with the cover of their current Wilmott avatar.Would it be possible to allow people to further anonymize themselves, or perhaps simply create an alterego, so that they can take part in my studies without shame or embarrassment.I will make all of my findings available to the community.The first project is an update of The Hite Report, with a focus on the fantasy lives of quants and their kingroups.Thank you and best regards,trackstar

QuoteWould it be possible to allow people to further anonymize themselves, or perhaps simply create an alterego, so that they can take part in my studies without shame or embarrassment.LOL!Most avatars are already an 'alter-ego'? So yet another alter(n) ego?? alter(2) -> alter(1) -> alter(0)??

QuoteOriginally posted by: Cuchulainn So yet another alter(n) ego?? alter(2) -> alter(1) -> alter(0)??not necessarly linear, as we could have a tree:alter(2) -> alter(1) -> alter(0);alter (3) -> alter(0);alter(4) -> alter(1) -> alter(0);C'mon Daniel, I read your book (signed copy! ), you are the template master; so come up with something clever

QuoteOriginally posted by: alexandreCQuoteOriginally posted by: Cuchulainn So yet another alter(n) ego?? alter(2) -> alter(1) -> alter(0)??not necessarly linear, as we could have a tree:alter(2) -> alter(1) -> alter(0);alter (3) -> alter(0);alter(4) -> alter(1) -> alter(0);C'mon Daniel, I read your book (signed copy! ), you are the template master; so come up with something clever Hi AlexC,I was thinking of getting it working and then optimised, but I am sure a (weighted?) digraph is possible. We can then model 'multiple personality' types Some tests: ts t4A, pp etc. any good alias names you would suggest? Any other useful requirements? What about cycles e.g. alter(3) -> alter(4)?

I suggest using passwords from old AOL disks such as "pumpkin frenzy" or "wows deafen"One might also try alter(i) = arctan(alter(i-1))

QuoteOriginally posted by: CuchulainnQuoteWould it be possible to allow people to further anonymize themselves, or perhaps simply create an alterego, so that they can take part in my studies without shame or embarrassment.LOL!Most avatars are already an 'alter-ego'? So yet another alter(n) ego?? alter(2) -> alter(1) -> alter(0)??The problem is that some people become quite familiar and we either share our identities with so-called 'friends", or in certain circumstances, people will make an effort to discover your true identity. Further, in combative situations people will occasionally tell others who you are - as in the case of Marsden and farmer. I do not know if farmer's real name is "Stephen Murray" and have not bothered to try and find out, but have been told so publicly several times now.In any case, it is lovely to meet AlexandreC and you can see that there is enthusiasm for this idea.Consider the Avatar Anonymizer as a prelude to Carnevale.

QuoteOriginally posted by: trackstarThe problem is that some people become quite familiar and we either share our identities with so-called 'friends", or in certain circumstances, people will make an effort to discover your true identity. The trick is to first create a false true identity so that prying eyes can satisfy their curiosity. Absorbing boundary condition and all that, you know.One needs to become an avatar hiding a mystery obscuring a riddle wrapped in an enigma that's enrobed in dark chocolate and glittery broken glass.

QuoteOriginally posted by: Traden4AlphaOne needs to become an avatar hiding a mystery obscuring a riddle wrapped in an enigma that's enrobed in dark chocolate and glittery broken glass. or dark chocolate and glittery pavé diamonds, as the case might be...

QuoteOriginally posted by: Traden4AlphaI suggest using passwords from old AOL disks such as "pumpkin frenzy" or "wows deafen"One might also try alter(i) = arctan(alter(i-1))What about alter(1) -> alter(0), alter(0) -> alter(1) and alter(0) -> alter(0)?Are cycles allowed?

QuoteOriginally posted by: Cuchulainn[..] a (weighted?) digraph is possible. We can then model 'multiple personality' types Some tests: ts t4A, pp etc. any good alias names you would suggest? Any other useful requirements? Ah! thats more like it!QuoteWhat about cycles e.g. alter(3) -> alter(4)?Regarding cycles - server code should explicitly try/throw/catch for this - they don't make sense!(If you were someone else, I would suggest you reading "Chapter 9, Run time behaviour in C++" of your book )

QuoteOriginally posted by: CuchulainnQuoteOriginally posted by: Traden4AlphaI suggest using passwords from old AOL disks such as "pumpkin frenzy" or "wows deafen"One might also try alter(i) = arctan(alter(i-1))What about alter(1) -> alter(0), alter(0) -> alter(1) and alter(0) -> alter(0)?Are cycles allowed?only if its a carbon frame beauty...

QuoteOriginally posted by: outruni think it's going to be very difficult to be anonymous. This mere request already reveals what's going on. Is this the best way?, I would suggest stick to being professional and don't worry too much about personal interactions with others that aren't.An excellent point - and even a New Year's Resolution.Let 2012 be a year where we all stick to being professional and don't worry too much (or even bother having) any personal interactions with others. And with that I will probably bid you adieu - thanks so much for all the fun and games - perhaps I will call you from the Eye of Orion on my cosmic phone in the very distant future!TS

QuoteOriginally posted by: trackstar I do not know if farmer's real name is "Stephen Murray" and have not bothered to try and find outIsn't it just johnny?