Why the name Roadgeek, and why Mr. Potter?
Roadgeek: Roadgeek is a tribute to my hobby of traveling; I don’t fly but instead drive everywhere I go. I chose Mr. Potter because much of what I say sounds as though he might have said it himself. Although he carried his greed and cruelty to others to an extreme, some of the values Potter stood for — such as thrift, accountability, personal responsibility and social order — no longer seem to be fashionable. Have you ever considered using your real name? If not, why not? Were I to be outed, I fear my career would suffer irreparable damage. At the very least, exposure would result in a nasty interview and counseling with our ombudsman/diversity coordinator. Many of my comments would not be considered politically correct even by the most relaxed standards of social intercourse in 2010. Is Roadgeek the real you that’s bottled up or more of an exaggerated version of you? Roadgeek is a good bit harsher in public than I am, but it’s important to remember that Roadgeek is a reflection of my
