if you're easily upset by things you disagree with then it probably isn't for you, but anonymous discussions (especially on the less popular, more niche boards)

if you're easily upset by things you disagree with then it probably isn't for you, but anonymous discussions (especially on the less popular, more niche boards) have their own dynamics and strengths. it allows more room for experimenting and trying out arguments, because it's not attached to your identity or post history. the kind of asabiyah[1] that arises on them is fairly unique as well imo, because without persistent individual identity people can't focus on building reputation or status. instead, you collaboratively develop the 'anon' archetype and hash out hivemind consensus. in many ways they feel like the freest place on the internet to me. there's hardly any moderation, and it feels like a frontier. none of this is to say they're for everyone or even preferable for most people, because frontiers aren't. it wasn't so long ago that much more of the internet was like this, and hopefully someday soon there will be a new frontier. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asabiyyah https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asabiyyah