Just in from Anderson Valley

[John Roca]

Assuming for the sake of argument that the publishers of those "Wanda 
Letters' are misrepresented by a publisher as TRP's work, it would appear 
to be doubtful that TRP would go forward to take legal action 
personally.  In this regard, the normal rules of civil pleading required 
by all state and federal courts generally require that a plaintiff 
identify him or herself sufficiently so as to provide notice to the 
defendant of who is suing and for what.  I don't think that a civil court 
would grant a plaintiff "John Doe" status unless there is a good reason 
for it.  I don't think that a general desire for anonymity would be 
sufficient.

Since most court papers and/or pleadings are public documents, the filing 
of such an action may blow his cover.  when you think about it,it is sort 
of unfair...in order for TRP to get into court he may be required to shed 
his anonymity, which he has been very zealous in protecting.  Brings to 
mind an unscrupulous person going forward and provoking a lawsuit on 
purpose, just to smoke him out.

I'd be paranoid about it.

Take care all.

John