Re: [CA cert] How to change info in database?

[Duane <duane AT cacert.org>]

Larry J. Riffle wrote:

> I have to disagree. Speaking as somebody whose legal name is "Larry" not 
> "Lawrence" the db really should exactly match the id. There is a 
> "Lawrence J. Riffle". I've met him. He's not me. Its not safe to assume 
> that Larry is Lawrence or that Chris is Christopher.

Which brings us to a very important point, names whether shortened or 
not aren't unique. While my name is uncommon I bet if I looked long and 
far enough I'd find another person with the exact same name, then of 
course there is the whole "George Bush Sr" and "George Bush Jr" thing 
where names are passed on in families...

The differentiating factor is the date of birth, while the likelihood of 
name duplications, the chance of having an exact same birth date as well 
is exponentially less...

Which is why a form of national govt issued ID was asked for as well, if 
they all match I doubt if the name being shortened or not will make 
little difference...

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Best regards,
 Duane

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