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I use my real name, a recent photo (where possible), links to my own domain, and other personally identifiable information on every site that I use, even defaul

I use my real name, a recent photo (where possible), links to my own domain, and other personally identifiable information on every site that I use, even default anonymous ones like Reddit. I do not have alt accounts. Being able to live this way on the internet is a privilege that I recognize is not available to many people, but for those who can I highly recommend it; it ensures that I always think twice before posting and engage in good faith.

amoshi 6y ago
What if you want to express a thought or opinion that is not politically correct though, or might simply be controversial? It by think twice you mean not express it at all, then it sounds like subconscious self-censorship (if such a thing exists). Just a reminder, politically incorrect != incorrect
- aspenmayer 6y ago
  This reads like one wanting to keep their accumulated social capital and continue making social capital outlays publicly, and likewise reap the dividends of their own social capital investments, as long as the winds of popular acclaim blow one’s way, while expecting to keep one’s shirt when the winds change. It seems like one not having any skin in the game, or wanting to have it both ways. Talk is cheap. Money talks, bullshit walks. Put your money where your mouth is, or you’re freeloading, lacking the courage of your convictions, or lacking the moral turpitude to proclaim your convictions publicly.
  - aspenmayer 6y ago
    As a counterpoint to myself, I also agree with the link below. There are good reasons for and against using real names. I do not mean to paint with too wide a brush; all free people are and should always be able to decide for themselves whether to use their name or a pseudonym, and readers are usually able to tell why authors do so from context. It gets a bit muddy where social media comes into play, which is why this debate will never be over, and why there is no one right answer. I hope I didn’t come off as someone imposing my choice on others. I simply think there are more downsides than upsides for readers when it comes to pseudonymous authors; however, some texts will never be written under an author’s real name for perfectly legitimate or no reason, and the world would be diminished if those voices were not also heard, and those stories not told. https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Real_Names%22_policy%3F https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Re...

amoshi 6y ago

What if you want to express a thought or opinion that is not politically correct though, or might simply be controversial? It by think twice you mean not express it at all, then it sounds like subconscious self-censorship (if such a thing exists). Just a reminder, politically incorrect != incorrect

aspenmayer 6y ago
This reads like one wanting to keep their accumulated social capital and continue making social capital outlays publicly, and likewise reap the dividends of their own social capital investments, as long as the winds of popular acclaim blow one’s way, while expecting to keep one’s shirt when the winds change. It seems like one not having any skin in the game, or wanting to have it both ways. Talk is cheap. Money talks, bullshit walks. Put your money where your mouth is, or you’re freeloading, lacking the courage of your convictions, or lacking the moral turpitude to proclaim your convictions publicly.
- aspenmayer 6y ago
  As a counterpoint to myself, I also agree with the link below. There are good reasons for and against using real names. I do not mean to paint with too wide a brush; all free people are and should always be able to decide for themselves whether to use their name or a pseudonym, and readers are usually able to tell why authors do so from context. It gets a bit muddy where social media comes into play, which is why this debate will never be over, and why there is no one right answer. I hope I didn’t come off as someone imposing my choice on others. I simply think there are more downsides than upsides for readers when it comes to pseudonymous authors; however, some texts will never be written under an author’s real name for perfectly legitimate or no reason, and the world would be diminished if those voices were not also heard, and those stories not told. https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Real_Names%22_policy%3F https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Re...