Susan, Thank you for letting me know and answering my question: is this ok? I understand it is not.

Most the full names I recognize are people in the public eye or public service. I am a private citizen and also am protecting the privacy of children.

I will not post again unless under your rules. Meanwhile, I ask you protect my privacy, my children's privacy and that of my family.

I'm so used to reading the NY Times and the Post with all their made up names like: concerned citizen and such.
I do respect your rules and will continue being a reader.

Best.

Dear Janet: Patch terms of use include: "Patch believes in transparency, and we ask that all your registration information be truthful. You may not use any aliases or other means to mask your true identity." For this reason, would you please add your last name to your account. Thank you. Susan Larson, editor