I've been debating how to do this for quite some time now, but there's no better time than the present, eh?

So, here goes:

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My name is not J. Cosmo Cohen.

...phew! Glad I got that off my chest. Now, before you get too angry with me, allow me to elaborate. Please.

Just two years ago I had my identity stolen. The perpetrator had been using my social security number to do all manner of things I'm told, but luckily it hasn't affected me as much as it could have. I have no way of knowing whether the person was ever caught, as our "system" for catching identity thieves is basically a form to let authorities know that your identity has been stolen. It even says on the form it's just to let the proper people know of the theft, but they won't be able to contact you if they catch them or not. At least, that's the form I was directed to fill out.

I hope you can fathom why I'd be hesitant to facilitate my real name in the online space, and after much contemplation I've decided that it doesn't matter anymore. I owe it to the Bitmob staff and community to use my real name, as they've asked all of us to do countless times. Plus my identity has already been stolen, what more damage could possibly be done?

My apologies guys, I think I was just being overly cautious.

I also want everyone to know that anything I've ever written on Bitmob has been one-hundred percent true. I never fabricated anything, nor did I write something I would not have normally written. I've been myself, just by a different name.

In order to help amend this travesty I've decided to give away a game. 

Yep, Final Fantasy IV. Brand spankin' new. I've decided to leave it up to the Bitmob staff as to how the contest gets underway, as I've tried to come up with something clever but just can't. Just email me with the winners info, okay? Obviously, I'll pay for the shipping costs.

One last thing. My real name, right? It's Chris Ross. But I figured since all you "know" me by Cosmo, I'd just go with Chris "Cosmo" Ross. Savy?

Thanks Bitmob, and I hope you guys understand!