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But you then ignore the problems created by stripping the anonymity away, especially in the political sphere. Just like multitudes of writers/actors/directors h
by mrkstu 5y ago
But you then ignore the problems created by stripping the anonymity away, especially in the political sphere. Just like multitudes of writers/actors/directors had to either hide their political beliefs or just not get hired due to their political beliefs in Hollywood (though, ironically, that is happening now, along different axes.)
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 5y agoI'm not suggesting stripping anonymity or free speech, I'm just pointing out the problem with anonymity online.
- throwdecro 5y agoThe problems you've described are very minor relative to how much more difficult dissent and whistle-blowing become if your statements can be connected to your true identity basically everywhere. "Better Amazon reviews" and "fewer Reddit shills" aren't worth much. > I'm not suggesting stripping anonymity or free speech, I'm just pointing out the problem with anonymity online. In the context of an article about removing anonymity, I don't think it's possible to set "removing anonymity" aside.