I need to know if this is wrong

[randirhoades]

Dear Friends,

I belong to a high tech forum that deals with companies, news about the newest technologies about Apple, Windows, to know a few. I’ve learned a lot but then some of it is Greek to me. I joined for safety on the net and have been taught in that regard.

Now, one thing they say is not be yourself on the internet. Don’t ever give out personal information. Make up names, addresses and such for protection. Of course, hackers can get your IPs and now can hack into your emails and such. Yet, this tech site tells how to avoid this from happening.

Okay, I am truly myself on here but on two other websites I am not. One site I’m iffy about and the other is 95% harmless. Yet, I’m worried about my Christianity for not telling the truth on those sites.

Do I need to go to Confession, am I committing sins? I’m nervous about this. Please help.

Love ya’ll,
Sheila

 

[JimR-OCDS]

Being honest and charitable in what you post at sites is a must for a Christian.

However, it doesn’t require revealing your personal information.

It’s not a sin to use a handle instead of your real name.

It would be a sin to use foul language or belittle a person you’re communicating with.

Jim

 

[Della]

The Church tells us we do not have to tell others things they have no business knowing, such as your real name/address/etc.on websites. You are not lying–you are using a pseudo name/avatar to represent you for security purposes. There is no need to be so scrupulous. You are hurting no one by keeping your private information private.

 

[Catholic90]

Never use your real name as a user name. Never reveal too much personal information online. No one has the right to that information. If you wish to communicate such information to one person that you feel you can trust, it is best to PM that person, not post it for the world to see. Never post addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.