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I've found my negative tendencies curbed quickly when I started using my real name, or accounts directly linked to my real name (such as this one). For me, it j
by GrinningFool 10y ago
I've found my negative tendencies curbed quickly when I started using my real name, or accounts directly linked to my real name (such as this one). For me, it just forces an extra second of thought - whatever I type next affects people's perception of me as a person.
At first this was just in the form of considering my reply more, but over time it shifted to occurring as a part of reaching my initial conclusions.
- nickpsecurity 10y agoI use my main account as "nickpsecurity" for the same reason. I've posted as "Nick P" in security field for a long time. It's close to my real name. I do controversial posts and generate plenty of material that could be used for smears but tying it to my real identity does filter out some foolish, reckless or smearing comments I might otherwise make with zero accountability. So, I post everything here under that name or don't post it at all. The results have overall been positive with a very low amount of bad reactions in moderation or downvotes vs an aggressive throwaway I might create to write comments of dubious value.