Duncan loses in court

The judge in Allegheny County ruled against The Right Rev. Bob Duncan of Pittsburgh, May 8, in the matter of Calvary Episcopal Church vs. Duncan et al.

Lionel Deimel, Board Member of Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh sends this report:

The judge ruled to deny the petition to dismiss the case by Duncan, et al., yesterday.

See the document HERE in pdf.

Other court documents can be found HERE.

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Posted by Ann Fontaine on May 9, 2007 9:06 PM | |
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re: the "ethic of transparency by requiring all contributors and commentators to make submissions under their real names."
I wish this were a widespread norm throughout the blogosphere... where no one would be hiding behind the mask of an internet "handle" and would instead take ownership for their words. Thanks.
- David Charles Walker+ (retired, Diocese of Los Angeles)

Posted by David Charles Walker [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 10, 2007 12:36 AM

Thanks David.

Our hope in setting this site (and it's comments) the way we have, is that this ethic will encourage people to engage each other in a different way than what we often see online. And more importantly, that this will create a safe space for people who have not been willing to engage in conversation in a medium like this, to have the opportunity.

Hope we'll hear from you often!

Posted by Nicholas Knisely [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 10, 2007 9:12 AM

I agree that we should have to contribute under our real names, but with this caveat, that some persons, in danger of retaliation, may have to use nicknames or pseudonymns.

Posted by Dusty Deacon [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 10, 2007 12:39 PM

Dusty, that provision is included within our feedback guidelines. If a person convinces the editorial board of a real need, that person will be allowed to post with a pseudonym.

Posted by Nicholas Knisely [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 10, 2007 1:31 PM

Oh oh, I got signed in automatically as Dusty Deacon, a previous nom de plume. How do I change that to my real name?
Ormonde Plater

Posted by Dusty Deacon [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 10, 2007 6:41 PM

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and change your "nickname" on your account. (It's the nickname that shows up.)

Or just do what you did here: sign your posts with your real name.

Posted by Nicholas Knisely [TypeKey Profile Page] | May 10, 2007 6:51 PM

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